Pets4HomesPets4Homes
Sorting

Sort by

Filter
Type of listing
Breed
Your location
Distance from you

County

Keyword
0/100 characters
Average Breeder Reviews
Price
£
from
£
to
Popular filters
Sex

Chickens Poultry for sale in Eastbourne, East Sussex

16 Chickens Poultry for sale in Eastbourne, East Sussex

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.

Boosted Adverts
All adverts
Chickens poultry 4 beautiful silkie chickens  - Advert 1
7

4 beautiful silkie chickens

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I am looking to rehome my 4 Silkie chickens, consisting of 1 male and 3 females. I would prefer to sell them as a group of 4, as they have been kept together. They are calm, friendly birds and are we

AshfordKent (37.3mi)
Chickens poultry German Oshamo - Advert 2
2

German Oshamo

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£300Price

Introducing the German Oshamo – a truly exceptional bird renowned for its strength, stature, and commanding presence. Bred for powerful structure, balance, and temperament, the German Oshamo stands a

MaidstoneKent (36mi)
Chickens poultry POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE  - Advert 3
7

POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vacci

Licensed BreederID Verified
GraysThurrock (49mi)
Chickens poultry 12 Chickens still laying  - Advert 4
8

12 Chickens still laying

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£1Price

12 chickens Mixture of breeds 9 are hybrid that are stilling laying 4 to 5 brown eggs a weeks 3 pure bread black leghorns 4 years old 1 egg a week

CarshaltonGreater London (45.6mi)
Chickens poultry Sold as a pair or individually  - Advert 5
5

Sold as a pair or individually

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

These are two lovely cockles which we were sold as chickens to us and due to living in a town it is unfair on the neighbours having them making noise in the morning, they are lovely looking birds plea

ID Verified
MaidstoneKent (36mi)
Chickens poultry 3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date - Advert 6
1

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

ID Verified
AshfordKent (36.3mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington x Silkie Rooster (5 months old) - Advert 7
2

Buff Orpington x Silkie Rooster (5 months old)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

A handsome rooster who was hatched by one of my own hens (13 August 2025) The only reason I am giving him away is to prevent inbreeding with his 4 sisters who are almost grown up. So he is looking for

LeatherheadSurrey (45.3mi)
Chickens poultry Family loved chickens and Eglu - Advert 8
6

Family loved chickens and Eglu

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Well loved and lay well. A mix of 1x bantam. 1x salmon favorelle (large).1 x pekin. 1xShowgirl silkie. 1x silkie cross pekin. 1xlegbar. 1x Devon bronze. 1x amber. Looking to see what the others are b

WorthingWest Sussex (29.1mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks 8-10 weeks old - Advert 9
1

Silkie chicks 8-10 weeks old

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Silkie chicks 8-10 weeks old unsexed. Due to time of year they will need a heat lamp and accommodation out of wind and rain so knowledgeable homes only please. Strictly no returns. £12 each.

SevenoaksKent (35mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Purebred Pullets - Advert 10
3

Point of Lay Purebred Pullets

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Point of Lay purebred pullets for sale in Herstmonceux. Approximately 6 months old and £30 each. Breeds available: Buff Sussex, Speckled Sussex, Barnevelder, Splash Maran. Please bring a box/carrier w

HailshamEast Sussex (6.5mi)
Chickens poultry FREE Cockerel  - Advert 11
2

FREE Cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to a good home, 6 months old, friendly but to noisy for my garden. Raised with chickens and ducks.

MaidstoneKent (36mi)
Chickens poultry Cockeral - Advert 12
2

Cockeral

Chickens

10 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

ID Verified
GodstoneSurrey (36.5mi)
Chickens poultry Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs  - Advert 13
5

Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs

Chickens

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 (13.7mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerel pure silkie breed - Advert 14
42

Cockerel pure silkie breed

Chickens

8 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 (43.7mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantams - Hens/POL's/Pullets/Cockerals - Advert 15
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

ID Verified
SittingbourneKent (43.8mi)

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.