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Chickens Poultry for sale

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 Polish, Silkie and Pekin bantam Hatching Eggs  - Advert 1
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Polish, Silkie and Pekin bantam Hatching Eggs

Chickens

6 yearsAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Pure Polish and Silkie bantam hatching eggs. Silkie X Pekin bantam hatching eggs for sale. High rates of fertility with them all. Mixed colours. 50% chance of frizzle with the Polish bantam.

MatlockDerbyshire (47.6mi)
PRO
3

Pure breed cream legbar and others available

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Cream legbar cockerel and hens available as well as cross breeds..cream legbar cockerel and 4 hens for £100 Other hens £15

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LiversedgeWest Yorkshire (33.8mi)
Chickens poultry Isabella Brahma chicks - Advert 3
5

Isabella Brahma chicks

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Day old Isabella Brahma chicks. These are gorgeous birds, they are amongst of the biggest breeds of chickens. Super friendly family chickens. Stunning rare colouring

HullKingston upon Hull (22.7mi)
Chickens poultry Female Ayam Cemani - 7 weeks old  - Advert 4
5

Female Ayam Cemani - 7 weeks old

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

I have 7 female Ayam cemanis (second photos - 2 that appear possible males), off heat between 6-7 weeks old. Parents are dark fibro and owned by me and have no leakage.

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GlossopDerbyshire (47.7mi)
Chickens poultry Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript) - Advert 5
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Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript)

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£11Price

The ultimate white egg layers laying 300/320 eggs All fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each 20 plus £11.00 each Discount on large orders Warrens and Columbian black tails

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (37.6mi)
Chickens poultry Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth - Advert 6
181

Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

YorkYork (19.9mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma Large Fowl Hatching Eggs - Advert 7
15

Brahma Large Fowl Hatching Eggs

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £18, 12 eggs £36. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma

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LincolnLincolnshire (43.2mi)
Chickens poultry 2 chicks - SOLD - Advert 8
5

2 chicks - SOLD

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have two adorable chicks for sale. They will be sold together. Hatched on the 27th March 2026 £5 each - £10 together. I would like them to go to a great home with experience and or chickens alread

HalifaxWest Yorkshire (40.4mi)
Chickens poultry Day old chicks - mixed breeds - Advert 9
21

Day old chicks - mixed breeds

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Day old chicks looking for new homes. A mixture of hybrid birds including blue, white, dark brown, olive and brown egg layers. Collection from North Clifton (near Dunham Bridge)

NewarkNottinghamshire (43.3mi)
ADVANCED
4

friendly rooster

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire (0.4mi)
Chickens poultry Bantams- sillkie chicks - Advert 11
1

Bantams- sillkie chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hi,here for sale I have 10 beautiful bantams chicks 3 weeks old,various colours £10 each delivery possible for additional cost if you buy more then one I'll do a discount thanks

ScunthorpeNorth Lincolnshire (11.7mi)
PRO
161

🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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GlossopDerbyshire (47.7mi)
Chickens poultry 🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍 - Advert 13
10

🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥

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GlossopDerbyshire (47.7mi)
Chickens poultry BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET - Advert 14
5

BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£250Price

I am making the decision to sell my young quartet of Buff Cochins (3 pullets and a cock). They hatched May last year, girls just coming into lay now as a slow maturing breed. All originating from the

YorkYork (19.9mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks available  - Advert 15
4

Chicks available

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

UNSEXED CHICKS! Only 3 left 1 bym hatched 7/3/26 2 pure olive egger hatched 11/3/26 ALL STILL NEED HEAT!

HullKingston upon Hull (22.7mi)
Chickens poultry Large Fowl Brahma Chicks Mixed Colours - Advert 16
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Large Fowl Brahma Chicks Mixed Colours

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks: Day old to 2 weeks chicks are priced at £10 (7 available, 3 hatched 20th March, 5 hatched 28th March). 2 to 4 week old chicks are priced at £12 (3 available hatched between 9th - 16th March)

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LincolnLincolnshire (43.2mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam chicks 4 left  - Advert 17
4

Bantam chicks 4 left

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

15 mix bantams all healthy message me for more information about them many thanks some are starting to come off heat

Market RasenLincolnshire (30.8mi)
Chickens poultry chicks available  - Advert 18
3

chicks available

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

IF THE ADVERT IS LIVE WE HAVE CHICKS AVAILABLE. We have the following chicks available for new homes. - light Sussex - Olive egger These are hatched from dark strain eggs and parents can be see

BroughEast Riding of Yorkshire (12.3mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 19
3

Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 290 - 320 eggs per year Breeds White leghorns Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Sp

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (37.6mi)
Chickens poultry Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6 - Advert 20
3

Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any

PickeringNorth Yorkshire (37.8mi)
Chickens poultry 7 week old silkie roosters - Advert 21
2

7 week old silkie roosters

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have two 7 week old silkie roosters looking for a new home. I had silkie hatchings and I now have too many roosters so unfortunately I can’t keep them all as they are starting to fight each other. F

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AlfretonDerbyshire (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam Polish Chickens  - Advert 22
9

Bantam Polish Chickens

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful and healthy bantam Polish chicks they are on heat and feeding and drinking well these chicks are unsexed and come in a lovely range of colours Polish chickens are renowned for their excell

Barrow-upon-HumberNorth Lincolnshire (20mi)

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.