Big Chickens Poultry for sale
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.
Blue Brahma Purebreed Rooster
Chickens
£15- Sadly selling this handsome boy due to space. I hatched him last year and raised him in a mixed flock. He's never put a foot or beak to me and he is a big fan of the ladies, so he's ready for s
Isabella Brahma chicks
Chickens
Day old Isabella Brahma chicks. These are gorgeous birds, they are amongst of the biggest breeds of chickens. Super friendly family chickens. Stunning rare colouring
Shamo game birds
Chickens
I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************
3 Beautiful Pure Breed Silkie Cockrels
Chickens
Three beautiful boys looking for their forever home. 2 Partridge colour, 1 Black. Preferably suited to a large outdoor space, these were sold to us as girls, however as time has gone by, they have all
Silkie chicks & hatching eggs
Chickens
All chicks now sold next due 12th April All will be unsexed Also have 2x 22 week old cockerels looking for new homes. One is a bearded paint and the other is none bearded paint minimal markings. Bot
Young Brahma Cockerels FREE
Chickens
Stunning young Brahma cockerels looking for a loving home! These are only young so will grow bigger and fluffier. Have mum and dad to be viewed.
unsexed chicks and quail
Chickens
5 Unsexed quail chicks, they are still under heat, eating and drinking well. Hatched 29th March £9 each £35 for all 5 unsexed chicks brahma x (pending collection) Pilkie x serama Mixed breed (P
Serama & D’Anver Cross Chicks
Chickens
🐣 Miniature Serama × Lavender D’Anver Chicks Available 🐣 We now have special miniature chick hatch available for new homes. These tiny, pocket-sized chicks are from our pure lavender D’Anver cocke
Chicks
Chickens
1 day olds - 2 left 3 week olds - 4 left Bantam Cochins , will grow to be very fluffy 1 day olds and 3 week olds will Lay cream shelled eggs ! Also 2x 3 week old pure white leghorn- will grow to
4 chickens hens for sale
Chickens
4 hens for sale Laying loving big brown eggs 2 golden/brown ones 1 grey 1 white All either just under 1 years old or so I would prefer them all to go together £25 each or £80 for all 4. Please e
Lovely Sussex hen
Chickens
Lovely Sussex hen. I'm having to sell her as I'm moving house and cant take her with me, She's called Flappy and hatched on her own from a box of ebay eggs. She's been with other hens but they bully h
Brahma bantam cockeral
Chickens
Beautiful partridge Brahma cockeral 7 months old. Treading well and lovely nature. Looking for a good home with plenty of space and hens. Rehoming as he is too big for my 5 hens He is larger than my
Farmyard Mix Hatching Eggs & Orpington chickens
Chickens
Farmyard hatching eggs mix £3/egg Hens: Leghorn, Devon Bronze, ISA, Orpington Cockerels: Orpington Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) sell
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
