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12 Chickens Poultry for sale in Lowestoft, Suffolk

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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.

Chickens poultry 5 very large hybird hens  - Advert 1
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5 very large hybird hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£55Price

5 very large hens believed to be 14 months old all are still laying large eggs , would like for them all to go together

ThetfordNorfolk (42.3mi)
Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani rooster/Cockerell  in Norwich - Advert 2
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Ayam Cemani rooster/Cockerell

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price

My lil man "bubble" need s a new coop with some ladies ready for some spring chickens He is a pure breed cemani black tongue no leakage at all Sweet but sassy nature will be sad to see him go as I l

NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie cockerel - Advert 3
4

Silkie cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Hatched out and raised by us and our children. Lots of character, very friendly with us and the kids. Lovely boy, keeps the ladies in check. I’m getting regular fertile eggs and he’s only young.

Bury Saint EdmundsSuffolk (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry 5 Day Old Silkie Chicks - Advert 4
71

5 Day Old Silkie Chicks

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by

Bury Saint EdmundsSuffolk (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry 1 white female silkie  and 1 polish hybrid female - Advert 5
5

1 white female silkie and 1 polish hybrid female

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

No longer able to keep so looking for a new home for these girls We incubated and brought up the silkies ourselves Laying daily £20 each Polish £25

IpswichSuffolk (38.6mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks/ hatching  chicken eggs  - Advert 6
14

Chicks/ hatching chicken eggs

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Eggs are from young healthy birds. You will receive pack of six eggs from cuckoo maran hens that are dual purpose and lay speckled brown eggs and our olive eggers, cream legbars cross cuckoo maran c

NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Barran rock roo - Advert 7
1

Barran rock roo

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

18 week old barran rock roo, just started crowing. Lovely markings, unfortunately already have a roo so cannot keep him.

LowestoftSuffolk (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma and Orpington Roosters-East Ipswich - Advert 8
4

Brahma and Orpington Roosters-East Ipswich

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

£15 each I have 7 month old pure breed roos in need of good homes- no fault of their own, I just have too many. I raised each by hand and none have put a foot to me. Both are pure breeds from ebay se

IpswichSuffolk (38.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Cockerels  - Advert 9
2

Silkie Cockerels

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£2Price

This is Oak (ginger one) and Cheetah (darker one), two silkie cockerels, hatched and reared by us. Hatched July 2025. Friendly and healthy birds with lots of sweet and funny characteristics. Am happy

NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Stunning Brahma's - Advert 10
5

Stunning Brahma's

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Stunning boys, come from show stock but unfortunately unable to keep them as our Cockerel to Hen ratio is now unbalanced. Super gentle and friendly. Have been raised with other Chicken, Cockerels, Dog

AttleboroughNorfolk (31mi)
Chickens poultry Cream Legbar and Legbar x cockerels  - Advert 11
3

Cream Legbar and Legbar x cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Lovely pair of boys. Originally came to me via a very well known rescue organisation who couldn’t house the mixed group of chicks. One Cream Legbar and the other a Legbar cross. Have lived exclusiv

NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Stunning Brahma Boys - Advert 12
2

Stunning Brahma Boys

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Stunning boys, come from show stock but unfortunately unable to keep them as our Cockerel to Hen ratio is now unbalanced. Super gentle and friendly. Have been raised with other Chicken, Cockerels, Dog

AttleboroughNorfolk (31mi)

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.