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Chickens Poultry for sale in Leyburn, North Yorkshire

32 Chickens Poultry for sale in Leyburn, North Yorkshire

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 Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels - Advert 1
211

Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (45.9mi)
Chickens poultry Pure aseel hen and pullet, ganoi chicks,hint stag - Advert 2
15

Pure aseel hen and pullet, ganoi chicks,hint stag

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Message for more information and pictures. Also parents can be shown. I will take offers 6 ganoi chicks from imported parents 2-3 months - £100 each Pure aseel hen - 1 year - £150 Pure aseel pullet -

Stockton-on-TeesStockton-on-Tees (27mi)
Chickens poultry White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster - Advert 3
4

White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

LeedsWest Yorkshire (37mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Usa silkies - Advert 4
12

Usa silkies

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£80Price

7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

BacupLancashire (44.5mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks - Advert 5
4

Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Looking for new 🏡 15 pekin ducks - £25 EACH 20 rhode island red hens - £15 EACH 20 brahma - £30 each - Isabella, lemon pyle, columbian, blue buff, partridge 20 light sussex - £15 Each 12 week ol

YorkYork (38.9mi)
Chickens poultry 11 Pekin and silkie chickens for sale - Advert 6
61

11 Pekin and silkie chickens for sale

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£75Price

1 Silkie Hen (Adult): Healthy, friendly, and currently laying. Beautiful soft feathers and calm nature. 5 Pekins (3–4 months): Young, healthy, and unsexed. Growing well and easy to handle. 5 Pekin

Newcastle upon TyneTyne and Wear (46.9mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin hens and a cockerel - Advert 7
21

Pekin hens and a cockerel

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£70Price

A Lovely 5 pekin hens and a cockerel for sell very healthy, just about a year old, one of them just started laying eggs on August but stopped of cold weather. Ready for a new house Only £80 for all

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Newcastle upon TyneTyne and Wear (46.9mi)
Chickens poultry Coturnix quails And Pekin bantams - Advert 8
2

Coturnix quails And Pekin bantams

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Coturnix quail unsexed chicks. Hatched 2/11/25 All under heat doing well healthy appetite. All different colours available £5 each Due to time waster back available Can hatch more if you contact m

StanleyCounty Durham (39mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks/Adult French Meat - Advert 9
3

6 Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks/Adult French Meat

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have 6 pearl guinea fowl keets available hatched 21st September off heat living inside £10 each or £50 for all 6 English lined

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YorkYork (38.9mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry 3 silkie cockerels  - Advert 10
3

3 silkie cockerels

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

KeighleyWest Yorkshire (30.7mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender pekins Rhode Island Red - Advert 11
3

Lavender pekins Rhode Island Red

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£50Price

We are selling various point of lay trios. Lavender Pekins. Rhode Island Red. Buff Orpingtons. White Silkies.

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BurnleyLancashire (39.6mi)
Chickens poultry Serama bantam cockerel  - Advert 12
2

Serama bantam cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Lovely pure white cockerel very friendly free to a good home.

HexhamNorthumberland (47.2mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid/ cross breed hens for sale - Advert 13
20

Hybrid/ cross breed hens for sale

Chickens

FemaleSex
£15Price

Range of hybrid/ cross breed hens for sale. Bred with multi coloured eggs in mind. We normally get blue,green, brown eggs all wormed ect Also have a big selection of others

DurhamCounty Durham (33.6mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam Aseel  - Advert 14
8

Bantam Aseel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Trio of young healthy bantam aseels for sale young stag with 2 hens around 7 month old to go with choice of stag

AccringtonLancashire (44.3mi)
Chickens poultry Free, Blue Copper Maran, Cream Legbar, Olive  - Advert 15
8

Free, Blue Copper Maran, Cream Legbar, Olive

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

All cockerels are in good condition, some are currently going through moult hence some scraggly feathers, but still very healthy. They would make a great addition to a flock wanting to produce some ch

BacupLancashire (44.5mi)
Chickens poultry Light Sussex and Cream legbar pullets - Advert 16
4

Light Sussex and Cream legbar pullets

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

For sale pure breed Light Sussex and Cream Legbar pullets . POL available and younger birds also possible. Light sussex lay a cream egg and legbar lay a blue/green egg. Price £18 each.

YorkYork (38.9mi)
Chickens poultry 2 chicken's 2 roosters for sale  - Advert 17
6

2 chicken's 2 roosters for sale

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

hi I have got 2 white and black young health home breed roosters 🐓 and 2 young red chicken female for sale healthy and ready lay eggs 15£ each chicken and 20£ each rooster

BradfordWest Yorkshire (35.8mi)
Chickens poultry male chicken  - Advert 18
1

male chicken

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

have to sell are gorgeous boy had him since 2 days old didn’t know the gender and found out he’s a boy and he’s getting to loud people are complaining

LeedsWest Yorkshire (37mi)
Chickens poultry barnevelder bantams 2 trios bred from show stock - Advert 19
11

barnevelder bantams 2 trios bred from show stock

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

4 HENS 1COCK R.I.RALL BRED TO STANDARD FROM SHOW STOCKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

ShildonCounty Durham (23.4mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam cockeril.  - Advert 20
9

Pekin bantam cockeril.

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Pekin bantem cockerel. Collection only. Ready now. Very friendly little boy. Please message for more info

DurhamCounty Durham (33.6mi)
Chickens poultry 3 cockerels  - Advert 21
11

3 cockerels

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

I have 3 cockerels needing new homes. All proven breeders had chicks off them this year just got to many now £5 each for them

DurhamCounty Durham (33.6mi)
Chickens poultry Orpington lavender - Advert 22
31

Orpington lavender

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Stunning lavender Orpington from my show quality male amazing birds very friendly confident and mischievous free range in my garden at moment 8chicks available. 30 each

KnottingleyWest Yorkshire (48mi)
Chickens poultry Young silkies cockerels & 1 white Pekin hen (£20) - Advert 23
13

Young silkies cockerels & 1 white Pekin hen (£20)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£0Price

18 week old pure bred blue silkie cockerels for sale Two cockerels Breed characteristics: - docile and friendly - Broody hens - Good pets - females lay small cream eggs approx 200 per year C

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham (25.2mi)

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.