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Chickens Poultry for sale in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire

51 Chickens Poultry for sale in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire

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.

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Chickens poultry Two Friendly Pekin Bantam Boys Looking for a home - Advert 1
10

Two Friendly Pekin Bantam Boys Looking for a home

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We are sadly looking to rehome our two beautiful Pekin Bantam cockerels. 1x grey boy & 1x mixed colour They were hatched at home and have been raised with lots of care and attention. Unfortunately, a

BromsgroveWorcestershire (37.3mi)
Chickens poultry Buff orpington. Pure Breed - Advert 2
2

Buff orpington. Pure Breed

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Buff Orpington pure Breed, Chickens point of lay. Golden plumes Friendly Breed. Free roaming make great pets . Only selling as pairs or more.

StourbridgeWest Midlands (32.4mi)
Chickens poultry Day old BCMs & Olive eggers.  - Advert 3
5

Day old BCMs & Olive eggers.

Chickens

4 daysAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

🖤🤎BCMs & 🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER (Beautiful green & Dark choclate eggs!) I have one Olive Egger chick (Maran x Legbar) & 7 Black Copper Marans ready for a new home. Perfect for anyone wanting those stunn

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GlossopDerbyshire (45.6mi)
Chickens poultry Handsome Legbar  - Advert 4
2

Handsome Legbar

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Lovely young friendly boy looking for his forever home. He is from 9 successful hatched eggs. Loves his food especially meal worms and bananas

NottinghamNottingham (22.5mi)
Chickens poultry Columbian pekins - Advert 5
1

Columbian pekins

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£50Price

RESERVED......NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS 5 Columbian pekins 2 cockerels 3 pullets. will not seperate. Genuine enquiries only. Please note the price is for all 5.

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (26.3mi)
Chickens poultry Young Cockerel that needs a home  - Advert 6
1

Young Cockerel that needs a home

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Jasper was hatched in September. Unfortunately we have don’t have enough chickens for him to share with the other cockerels. He is a lovely little thing, just finding his voice. Can deliver him, jus

SandbachCheshire East (38mi)
Chickens poultry Black Copper Marans (born 3/12)  - Advert 7
3

Black Copper Marans (born 3/12)

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Day old Maran chicks born 3/12 7 x unsexed black copper Marans from a dark egg strain. raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £10 each Follow the Facebook page for hatch ava

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GlossopDerbyshire (45.6mi)
Chickens poultry Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available. - Advert 8
6

Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available.

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

StaffordStaffordshire (20.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pure Breed American Silkie chicks  - Advert 9
4

Pure Breed American Silkie chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

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

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WorksopNottinghamshire (40.6mi)
Chickens poultry 2 handsome serama Cockerells - Advert 10
11

2 handsome serama Cockerells

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

2 stunning handsome boys very sweet beautiful colours and markings Ready for there own girls now they are very friendly and very sweet nature love being stroked and will come to you. £10 each

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (26.3mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington pullets for sale  - Advert 11
2

Buff Orpington pullets for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Buff Orpington grower pullets for sale from good breeding stock shown in second photo Defra registered Open to offers on 3 birds

AshbourneDerbyshire (14.8mi)
Chickens poultry Grey Wynstan USA Silkie Cockerels for Sale - Advert 12
4

Grey Wynstan USA Silkie Cockerels for Sale

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

He is fully matured now, 7 months old and ready to be introduced to a flock. Please let me know which you would like to reserve and advise what day you can collect. Thanks

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CreweCheshire East (39mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Hens, Ducks, Quail and other poultry available  - Advert 13
1

Hens, Ducks, Quail and other poultry available

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Here at New Cottage Poultry we currently have a wide selection of Poultry of all ages from newly hatch to point of lay. All of our birds are up to date on any relevant vaccinations, worming and mite

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (12.8mi)
Chickens poultry Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females  - Advert 14
5

Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

‼️LAST BATCH OF THE YEAR ‼️ 🐔We have a range of hybrid point of lays available. 18 weeks old. 🐔 Bluebells, Light Sussex, Speckled and Black Coopers available! Guaranteed female. £15 each. Will a

LeicesterLeicester (24.1mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid Hens for Sale - Advert 15
4

Hybrid Hens for Sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Hybrid Hens for Sale – Fully Vaccinated End off season sale Hens available for Sale; all reduced to £20 each Aracana Leghorn - Olive Egg - £35 Cream Legbar - Blue Egg - £35 Cooper Maran - Dark Brown

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ShifnalShropshire (32.3mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens - Advert 16
5

Chickens

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£70Price

3 chickens, all of them lay eggs and with 1 cockerel. All four must go together, all of them for £70.

LeicesterLeicester (24.1mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown - Advert 17
7

Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

I have a very sweet trio of bufford brown cross with my naked neck silkie cockerel. Handled daily so very friendly. There's a brown naked neck roo and two hens (1 brown naked neck 1 black standard)

NottinghamNottingham (22.5mi)
Chickens poultry Speckled Sussex and Hy-line Hybrid Pullets - Advert 18
3

Speckled Sussex and Hy-line Hybrid Pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Speckled Sussex and Hy-line hybrid pullets for sale Hy-line are a hybrids bred for optimal egg production but are also very friendly birds. Speckled Sussex are a great purebred dual purpose breed.

RedditchWorcestershire (36.9mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Cockerel 9week - Advert 19
2

Pekin Bantam Cockerel 9week

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

9 week old Bantam Cockerel Friendly guy, sadly we have uneven numbers for our hens. Only been indoor, never lived outside.

CongletonCheshire East (34.3mi)
Chickens poultry 2025 large Barnevelders, Sussex, Brahmas, Legbar - Advert 20
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2025 large Barnevelders, Sussex, Brahmas, Legbar

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£36Price

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

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NewarkNottinghamshire (39.1mi)
Chickens poultry VERY FANCY HAND REARED MIXED SEX SILKIE CHICKS 🐥 - Advert 21
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VERY FANCY HAND REARED MIXED SEX SILKIE CHICKS 🐥

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

I’m selling 10 mixed sex and beautiful colours silkie chicks 🐥 born 4th October they have been hand reared with love, they are the very fancy variety, mum and dad can be seen in the last photo, they

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KnutsfordCheshire East (45.5mi)

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?

Chickens are classified as a species within poultry and further divided into classes based on age, sex, and purpose such as broilers for meat, layers for eggs, roasters, and capons. There are also standard breed classes including American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, and others.

Do poultry chickens lay eggs?

Yes, female chickens, known as hens once mature, lay eggs regardless of the presence of a male chicken (rooster). Egg-laying ability depends on the breed, with some bred specifically for high egg production while meat breeds lay fewer eggs.

Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?

Male chicks from egg-laying breeds are typically not used for meat production because they do not develop the large breast and leg muscles needed for quality meat and are therefore not economically viable. As a result, these male chicks are commonly culled shortly after hatching, while male meat-breed chickens are used for meat.