Chickens Poultry for sale in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
12 Chickens Poultry for sale in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Chickens, also known as hens or chicks in their early stages, have their origins in Southeast Asia, where they were first domesticated from the red junglefowl around 8,000 years ago. Widely kept across the United Kingdom, these birds have distinctive physical traits including colorful plumage — with males often being more vibrant — and fleshy crests called combs on their heads. Their combs and wattles help regulate temperature, making them well-adapted to various climates. Chickens exhibit unique behaviours, such as dust bathing to maintain feather health and establishing a social pecking order within flocks. Known for their friendly temperament, they are suitable for backyard poultry keepers seeking both egg production and companionship. Popular in the UK for keeping live chickens, many enthusiasts search for "chickens for sale" or "hens for sale near me" to start their flocks. Whether you are buying baby chicks or point of lay chickens for egg-laying, chickens are versatile and hardy birds, thriving in free-range or well-managed environments. Their care involves providing shelter, nutrition, and protection from predators, making them a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced poultry keepers alike.
Looking for new home for 1 cockerel with his hens
Chickens
Brahma/ bovan friendly cockerel used to all age people and dogs. We also have his hens 25 bovan browns and hybrids good egg layers. Looking for a new home. Message me Any questions.
All Colour POL Available
Chickens
Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓
Sablepoot Booted Bantam Pullets & Cockerels
Chickens
Mostly hatched mid August other than one cockerel, can't change age on ad. Most recent photos taken Christmas Day (first 6). These chicks come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted
Brahma Large Fowl Cockerel & Pullets
Chickens
Can't changed bird age on advert - these remaining birds were all hatched 25th July. Most recent photos taken Christmas Day. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of large fowl Brahma. 1 male
Pure breed Silkie hens
Chickens
I have 2 pure breed Silkie hens.Both hatched and hand reared. Very tame good natured birds. White one very broody. One is laying the other hasn't started. 25.00 each .
Pure Breed American Silkie chicks
Chickens
One now Sold Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY. Deposit Required Please
3 female silkie hens
Chickens
Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill
Bantam old English game
Chickens
These came into rescue after being found abandoned. 2 old English game bantams In full health and bonded brothers. Lovely little characters, 1 quite shy and the other runs for a cuddle. Would prefe
Whitestars and Bovan Browns
Chickens
Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 15 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)
2025 large Barnevelders, Sussex, Brahmas, Legbar
Chickens
2025 large Barnevelders looking for their new 🏡 Not yet in lay but won’t be long. Will enhance any garden as they they have a great temperament. Also Sussex, Laced Wyandotte, Legbars, Sumatra’s, And
Brahma Cockrels for sale
Chickens
We have 2 beautiful and healthy cockrels looking for a new home. Both of them hatched on 17th June 2025 so they are less than 5 months old. Collection from Grantham, £25 each or sensible offer
Laying hens
Chickens
I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.
FAQs
Are chickens considered poultry?
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.
How are chickens classified in poultry?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
