Chickens Poultry for sale in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

41 Chickens Poultry for sale in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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 Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert) - Advert 1

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Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert)

£10

Chickens4 monthsFemale

Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each 10 plus £12.50 Discount on larger amounts Big Cockerels 23 weeks old £10 each 10 plus £6.50 each 14 weeks old females Bluebells Light Sussex Black rocks Silver S

Will N.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire(25.8mi)

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1 day

Day old silkie chicks (pure breed)

£10

Chickens3 daysFemale

Day old silkie chicks born 19/11. Pure breed silkies raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £20 for the two Hatching: Ayam Cemani Olive eggers Bcm (black copper Maran) Si

JENNIFER G.ID verified

Glossop, Derbyshire(41.3mi)

Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels - Advert 2

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2 days

Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels

£20

Chickens4 monthsMixed

If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

BellaBoos Bantams n Bunnies X.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire(25.8mi)

3 days

Polish chickens

£30

Chickens1 yearFemale

I have 2 female polish chickens available 1 smooth and 1 frizzle to go to very good homes. I have hatched these myself and hand reared them. They are very friendly and must only go to the right home a

Caroline M.

Manchester, Greater Manchester(45.4mi)

4 days

Pure aseel hen and pullet, ganoi chicks,hint stag

£100

Chickens15 weeksMixed

Message for more information and pictures. Also parents can be shown. I will take offers 6 ganoi chicks from imported parents 2-3 months - £100 each Pure aseel hen - 1 year - £150 Pure aseel pullet -

Haroon H.

Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees(41mi)

5 days

White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster

£10

Chickens8 monthsMale

Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

AZAAD H.

5.00

Leeds, West Yorkshire(13.1mi)

5 days

Usa silkies

£80

Chickens11 weeksMixed

7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

Nick B.

Bacup, Lancashire(33.4mi)

5 days

Silkied Serama & Blue Silkie Roosters

£10

Chickens5 monthsMale

My 2 gorgeous boys a black and white silkied serama and a blue silkie. Both in need of homes as I have too many roosters now. Safe quality homes only.

Fiona

Manchester, Greater Manchester(45.4mi)

1 week

Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks

£15

Chickens11 monthsMixed

Looking for new 🏡 15 pekin ducks - £25 EACH 20 rhode island red hens - £15 EACH 20 brahma - £30 each - Isabella, lemon pyle, columbian, blue buff, partridge 20 light sussex - £15 Each 12 week ol

maygan b.

York, York(19mi)

1 week

Gorgeous Silkie Boy

£10

Chickens4 monthsMale

Gorgeous Silkie Boy. Looking for his new flock. Hatched in June and raised in my garden by my broody hen. Only looking for a new home as I can't have a boy in the garden. Lovely temperament, not y

Harry N.

Manchester, Greater Manchester(45.4mi)

1 week

Mixed breed chickens

£10

Chickens1 yearFemale

Currently have a variety of chickens for sale White leg bars Copper marans Hybrids Currently 1 year old - still laying Message for further enquiries

Alfie B.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire(42.2mi)

2 weeks

25 brown hens

£13

Chickens1 yearFemale

Hi, 25 brown hens available. Some fat, some small, some medium Most are laying/POL. Any questions just ask. £13 each Or £11 for 3

Mohammed G.

Oldham, Greater Manchester(38.8mi)

2 weeks

Hybrid chicks

£5

Chickens1 weekMixed

Lights Sussex cross silkie Hybrid chickens due to hatch in 10 days also have indian runner ducks due to hatch

Joshua r.

Manchester, Greater Manchester(45.4mi)

Chickens poultry 6 Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks/Adult French Meat - Advert 13

Licensed Breeder

2 weeks

6 Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks/Adult French Meat

£10

Chickens6 monthsMixed

I have 6 pearl guinea fowl keets available hatched 21st September off heat living inside £10 each or £50 for all 6 English lined

3 silkie cockerels

£10

Chickens8 monthsMale

2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

Mrs O.

Keighley, West Yorkshire(17.3mi)

2 weeks

Lavender pekins Rhode Island Red

£50

Chickens10 weeksMixed

We are selling various point of lay trios. Lavender Pekins. Rhode Island Red. Buff Orpingtons. White Silkies.

JANET H.ID verified

Burnley, Lancashire(31.7mi)

2 weeks

Cockerals for free

£0

Chickens3 monthsMale

We hatched 11 chickens from a friend of ours. And we've ended up with around 9 cockerels. I can't keep them because I have too many and they're related to the hens. So if somebody wants them for bre

PHILIP K.ID verified

Sheffield, South Yorkshire(42.2mi)

3 weeks

10 week old poulets for sale

£15

Chickens5 monthsMixed

Black copper maran chicks available Cream legbar * black copper maran (mars bars) 6 poulets available mostly female

paul j.

Manchester, Greater Manchester(45.4mi)

3 weeks

Bantam Aseel

£100

Chickens7 monthsMixed

Trio of young healthy bantam aseels for sale young stag with 2 hens around 7 month old to go with choice of stag

Tom T.

Accrington, Lancashire(37.6mi)

3 weeks

Silkie cross warren cockerels x2

£10

Chickens13 weeksMale

10 weeks old. They have beautiful markings and would make good cockerels for a herd will sell them at £10 each or both for £15

bethany w.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire(42.2mi)

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.