Chickens Poultry for sale in Potton, Central Bedfordshire

59 Chickens Poultry for sale in Potton, Central Bedfordshire

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 Araucana chickens - Advert 1

2 hours

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Araucana chickens

£40

Chickens6 monthsFemale

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

DaisyDoodlesID verified

5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire(7.2mi)

Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 2

2 hours

Boost

Chickens Point of lay hens

£20

Chickens7 monthsFemale

BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. We’ve various breeds available; Light Sussex Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) Skylines (blue egg layer) These

DaisyDoodlesID verified

5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire(7.2mi)

Chickens poultry Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome - Advert 3

8 hours

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Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome

£25

Chickens3 monthsMixed

Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 12 weeks old.£30 Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Friendly breeds, ideal for back garden flocks or as pets. Also I have 13 weeks old silkie ,Plymouth rock ,brahma £30/each Ayam cemani 10 weeks old £50/each

CORINA S.

Romford, Greater London(41.8mi)

Chickens poultry Black copper marans all female - Advert 4

23 hours

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Black copper marans all female

£12

Chickens6 monthsFemale

Black copper marans hybrid pullets they are all wormed and fully vaccinated females 16 weeks old they lay a very dark brown egg 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

Deborah.

Rushden, North Northamptonshire(19.5mi)

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1 day

Black tail chickens

£10

Chickens2 yearsFemale

2 years old chickens , looked after well in a chicken coop. The chickens are all female and very happy, they are let out in the garden and are fed good quality food. £10 each . 5 chickens for sale

Hamid S.

Hounslow, Greater London(46mi)

2 days

Silkie cockerell

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

6 month old silkie Cockrell looking for his forever home. His very sweet and a little bit cheeky. His going for free if anyone is interested in homing him.

April G.

Shefford, Central Bedfordshire(7.9mi)

2 days

Seramas

£25

Chickens1 yearFemale

Beautiful seramas last years hatch, laying beautiful little white eggs £25 each, have a cockerel if you wanted a trio

GeorgieID verified

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire(21.2mi)

2 days

2 x large fowl wyandotte cockerals

£20

Chickens4 monthsMale

Hatched 3rd july 2025 from the same blue laced trio. 1 blue laced and 1 red/partridge available. Very friendly boys have been raised around small children. Still got some feathering up to do. £20 each

Lucy Pointon-RoseID verified

5.00

Banbury, Oxfordshire(47.8mi)

4 days

Silkie rooster

£0

Chickens9 monthsMale

10 months old, very friendly. Purchased 2 silkie hens and turned out they're both roosters. Cannot keep 2 in my small flock.

Magdalena J.

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire(40.4mi)

4 days

Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old

£10

Chickens11 weeksMale

Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠 Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠

MARCIN K.ID verified

Spalding, Lincolnshire(45.5mi)

5 days

Vorwerk Cockerals

£0

Chickens3 monthsMale

2 Vorwerk Cockerals - free to a good home. Very friendly. Wings are clipped on one side. They are currently housed together.

Emily C.

Chelmsford, Essex(40mi)

1 week

Healthy Young Cockerel

£0

Chickens5 monthsMale

We have a healthy young rooster, approximately 5 months old, looking for a new home. He’s growing well, very active, and has recently started crowing and looking after our small flock. He would make

MOHAMMED M.ID verified

Isleworth, Greater London(46mi)

1 week

Rooster needing a new home

£10

Chickens6 monthsMale

I have a lovely rooster, and he needs a new home, he’s under 6 Months old You’re welcome to come and see him, his is a mix between I believe a polish and a silky. North London N13 area

Jesi K.

London, Greater London(43.2mi)

1 week

4 araucana x maran cockerels

£2

Chickens3 monthsMale

4 lavender araucana x black and copper maran cockerels looking for new homes and hens of their own to love and protect. Developing their lovely golden and copper neck feathers. Last 2 photos are curre

Anne B.

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire(36mi)

1 week

Warren Hybrid chicks

£3

Chickens1 weekFemale

Warren hybrid chicks, all sexed female, ready for collection 14/11/25 Will grow to brilliant layers and will lay in time for the spring Minimum of 5 chicks £4 each Over 15 they are £3.40 each Ov

Carolina D.ID verified

Peterborough, Peterborough(30.4mi)

1 week

Pekins

£45

Chickens7 monthsFemale

Beautiful Pekin girls available at £45 each or 2 for £85! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collec

DaisyDoodlesID verified

5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire(7.2mi)

1 week

Roosters

£10

Chickens3 monthsMale

3 beautiful roosters are looking for new homes. Young roosters trying to crow. Small, suitable for yard decoration.

Ilona V.

Peterborough, Peterborough(30.4mi)

1 week

All Colour POL Available

£15

Chickens9 monthsMixed

Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓

Feline GaloreID verified

Spalding, Lincolnshire(45.5mi)

1 week

Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers

£30

Chickens13 weeksFemale

14 week old Frizzle Pekin pullet growers. Colours available: Blue Black Millefleur Lemon £30 each Collection from Maple Cross. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

Pencarrick Poultry

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire(35.6mi)

1 week

rehoming silkie ,polish ,frizzle polish ,etc

£25

Chickens4 monthsMixed

looking for rehoming my gorgeous silkie ,polish ,frizzle polish ,mixed ,boy (£15)or girls £30) in a pairs or individual .13 weeks old ,healthy diet ,accommodated outside ,on day time Re homing for fr

CORINA S.

Romford, Greater London(41.8mi)

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.