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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 12x day old Barred Plymouth Rock chicks - Advert 1
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12x day old Barred Plymouth Rock chicks

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

12 Barred Plymouth Rock chicks. Hatched 01/04/2026, will require heat for the first 6-8 weeks. Unsexed. £10 each or £100 for them all. Located 10 minutes from the A66, near Barnard Castle. Can deliv

RichmondCounty Durham (28.8mi)
Chickens poultry Lemon millefleur sablepoot cockerel  - Advert 2
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Lemon millefleur sablepoot cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Lemon sablepoot cockerel looking for new home, Very Friendly but starting to fight with his brother.

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DurhamCounty Durham (8mi)
Chickens poultry X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs  - Advert 3
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X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

🥚 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs – Pack of 6 🥚 Beautiful selection of 6 mixed Silkie hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for birds. Silkies are known for their fluffy plumage, friendly nat

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CrookCounty Durham (10.8mi)
Chickens poultry Shamo game birds  - Advert 4
1

Shamo game birds

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£100Price

I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham (14.3mi)
Chickens poultry 6 x Gold Sebright Hatching Eggs - Advert 5
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6 x Gold Sebright Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£22Price

6 x Gold Sebright Hatching Eggs 6 Eggs £15 Royal Mail Tracked 24 postage £7 Limited number of Eggs available. Listed price is including postage

MorpethNorthumberland (20.6mi)
Chickens poultry 6 x Crested Cream Legbar Hatching Eggs  - Advert 6
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6 x Crested Cream Legbar Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

6 X Crested Cream Legbar Hatching Eggs £8 for 6 £15 for 12 Royal Mail Postage Tracked 24 £7 Listed price is including postage

MorpethNorthumberland (20.6mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerel - Advert 7
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Cockerel

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MaleSex
£8Price

Young cockerel for sale Hybrid Friendly cockerel 3 months old Perfect for anyone with hens looking for a dominant leader

LeyburnNorth Yorkshire (39.1mi)
Chickens poultry 6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs  - Advert 8
5

6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs £18 Postage is £7 tracked 24 Listed priced is including postage

MorpethNorthumberland (20.6mi)
Chickens poultry 6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs - Advert 9
2

6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 hens running with 1 cockeral , lovely birds. First lot in the incubator candled with 100% fertility

HexhamNorthumberland (17.8mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma x Warren Chicks  - Advert 10
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Brahma x Warren Chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a

Stockton-on-TeesStockton-on-Tees (25.4mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each  - Advert 11
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Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Available from April 20th Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. SPENNYMOOR. UK

SpennymoorCounty Durham (12.7mi)
Chickens poultry pekin chicks mix colours chance frizzle bantam - Advert 12
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pekin chicks mix colours chance frizzle bantam

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pekin chicks colours include Buff chance of frizzle Black mottled chance of frizzle Blue / blue mottled chance of frizzle Red We also have some usa silkies available And buff orpington chicks ava

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (27.6mi)
Chickens poultry unsexed chicks and eggs - Advert 13
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unsexed chicks and eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£9Price

unsexed chicks brahma x (pending collection) Pilkie x serama Mixed breed (Parents pics can be shown on request as well as individual pics of chicks youre after) All hatched 1/4/2026 £9 each or more

StanleyCounty Durham (0.1mi)
Chickens poultry Serama chicks  - Advert 14
2

Serama chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham (5.1mi)
Chickens poultry 6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock - Advert 15
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6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

High quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from healthy, well maintained breeding stock. Barred Plymouth rocks are a dual purpose breed, known for its beautiful black and white feathers, friend

RichmondCounty Durham (28.8mi)
Chickens poultry White silkie day olds chicks beautiful healthy  - Advert 16
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White silkie day olds chicks beautiful healthy

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Eating and drinking fine day olds white silkies £8 each I also have 2x week old white silkies £8 each All unsexed and require heat until 6 weeks old

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (27.6mi)
Chickens poultry BANTEM COCKEREL  - Advert 17
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BANTEM COCKEREL

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Beautiful bantem boy Jude (around 8-12 month old) is looking for a new home. We rescued Jude late November of 2025 and have since been looking after him. Due to recent changes in circumstances we’re m

CarlisleCumberland (49mi)
Chickens poultry Egg laying Hens for sale - Advert 18
1

Egg laying Hens for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

For Sale: 2 x Beautiful 6-Month-Old Blacktail Hens – Perfect Pets & Excellent Layers! Looking for friendly, easy-to-keep hens that will make great additions to your garden and provide you with plenty

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (27.6mi)
Chickens poultry Serama hen and roo pair - Advert 19
2

Serama hen and roo pair

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£60Price

Now sold. So have started a waiting list please message if interested will have hatching eggs also available shortly

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MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (27.6mi)
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Chickens poultry Buff orpington chicks day old to 4 weeks old - Advert 20
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Buff orpington chicks day old to 4 weeks old

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We have day old buff Orpingtons up to 4 weeks old buff Orpingtons these are all unsexed Picture of parents in pictures We also have various pekin and usa silkie chicks hatching daily too inbox f

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (27.6mi)

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.