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Chickens Poultry for sale in Rye, East Sussex

20 Chickens Poultry for sale in Rye, East Sussex

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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 Cockeral - Advert 1
2

Cockeral

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Young Verile Cockeral looking for his own flock! We hatched him ourselves, born in March 2025. We just have too many cockerals. Collection in Godstone ASAP

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GodstoneSurrey (40.6mi)
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Chickens poultry Chickens pure breed and mixed breed  - Advert 2
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Chickens pure breed and mixed breed

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk We have the following growers Brown leghorns Crested cream legbars Buff Orpington’s Bantams below Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Silverlace Wyandotte From £25 each

AshfordKent (14.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs  - Advert 3
5

Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Looking for fluffy and friendly chickens? These are Unhatched Silkie chicken eggs! Silkie chickens are a heritage breed prized for their soft, silky feathers, small size, and docile nature. Our Silkie

HastingsEast Sussex (9.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Cockerel pure silkie breed - Advert 4
42

Cockerel pure silkie breed

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

It is with a heavy heart that I am needing to find this fine young gentleman a new home. I hatched him myself, he comes in the house and is very good with his ladies. My neighbours aren’t impressed w

RochesterMedway (31.9mi)
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Chickens poultry Silkie, polish frizzle  looking for rehome  - Advert 5
13

Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 13 weeks old.£30 for girls and £10 for boys Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Fri

RomfordGreater London (49.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Two female chickens  - Advert 6
3

Two female chickens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Looking to re-home 2 female chickens. They were born sometime between April - July. Lovely big birds.

DoverKent (27.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Pekin Bantams - Hens/POL's/Pullets/Cockerals - Advert 7
41

Pekin Bantams - Hens/POL's/Pullets/Cockerals

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Seling my gorgeous flock of Pekin Bantams due to moving overseas. I have a Millefleur breeding group, Cuckoo breeding group and lots of hens, pullets and POL'S available for good homes. Please get in

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SittingbourneKent (27mi)
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Chickens poultry Ready to go  silkie ,polish ,frizzle polish ,etc - Advert 8
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Ready to go silkie ,polish ,frizzle polish ,etc

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

My gorgeous silkie ,polish ,frizzle polish ,mixed ,boys or girls in a pairs or individual .13 ,17 and 24 weeks old ,healthy diet ,accommodated outside ,on day time Price start with £10 for boys and £

RomfordGreater London (49.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Farm yard mix of laying hens and point of lay - Advert 9
15

Farm yard mix of laying hens and point of lay

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Mixed breed of laying birds at point of lay. And Unsexed chicks available. Collection colegate west sussex. Raised outdoors naturally.

CrawleyWest Sussex (41.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Pol hybrid dark, blue and olive egg layers  - Advert 10
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Pol hybrid dark, blue and olive egg layers

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have some lovely point of lay hybrid coloured layers available - aged 18-19 weeks £25 each hen

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SevenoaksKent (32.6mi)
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Chickens poultry Buff Orpington Trio - Advert 11
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Buff Orpington Trio

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£130Price

Great quality trio of our Buff Orpington’s About 20 weeks old We have many Orpington growers in Buff and Black As well as many other types of chickens Check out our website Kentpurebreedchickens.

AshfordKent (14.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Silkie chicks  - Advert 12
9

Silkie chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

One day old silkie chicks. They will be going into their brooder today. Mum and dad are our backyard pets. Sex unknown, silkies are impossible to sex at this age.

RochesterMedway (31.9mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Chickens - Advert 13
1

Chickens

Chickens

FemaleSex
£3Price

Hens for sale free range very good layers they are in very good health get eggs every day only selling as have others

BrightonBrighton and Hove (39.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Brahmas and bantams - Advert 14
2

Brahmas and bantams

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

A mix of female and male chooks, Brahmas, bantams and frizzles- all born before April- moving house so down sizing numbers - starting £20- Brahmas pullets £50

Haywards HeathWest Sussex (36.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Chicken for free  - Advert 15
1

Chicken for free

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£0Price

Pekin bantam young chicken 6 months old cute, healthy and friendly hen for free in Seaford East Sussex

SeafordEast Sussex (30.4mi)
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Chickens poultry 3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date - Advert 16
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3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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AshfordKent (14.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Poultry for sale  - Advert 17
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Poultry for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£25Price

POULTRY FOR SALE BETWEEN £25-£50 EACH Growers (£25) Hens(£35-£50) Based in Thurrock Please no time wasters!

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TilburyThurrock (39.1mi)
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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.