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Blue female 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.

Chickens poultry CREAM LEGBAR CHICKS - Advert 1
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CREAM LEGBAR CHICKS

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£7Price

I HAVE CREAM LEGBAR CHICKS FOR SALE £7 EACH ALL FEMALE THESE ARE FROM PURE BRED LEGBARS CREAM LEBARS ARE BLUE EGG LAYERS

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Silkie Bantams - Advert 2
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Silkie Bantams

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

The fluffiest of the lot and always in big demand so keep an eye on availability if you want our beautiful Silkies. They make great pets and are the perfect garden flock member. They do appreciate a

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NewentGloucestershire
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Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females

Chickens

5 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

We have a new batch of chicks available. All female, vaccinated and in 9 different colours. These will grow into the same beautiful hybrids we sell. Sold as three or more and will require heat lamp

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NewentGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Various Point of Lay Female Chickens - Advert 4
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Various Point of Lay Female Chickens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Bluebells, White Stars, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex. All female and fully vaccinated. We also have our various Bantam

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NantwichCheshire East
Chickens poultry Coloured egg laying grower chickens for sale  - Advert 5
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Coloured egg laying grower chickens for sale

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£22Price

Have 8 available They are 12 weeks old Born on 17 of January 2026 Friendly and been handled since chicks Get really excited when shake a tub of treats Silverudd x emerald blue Should lay blue tin

BagshotSurrey
Chickens poultry Araucana Cockerel free to a good home  - Advert 6
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Araucana Cockerel free to a good home

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to a good home, six month old Araucana cockerel. The females of this breed are blue egg layers. Needs his own flock now he's getting older.

DoverKent
Chickens poultry Maran and La Bresse day old chicks - Advert 7
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Maran and La Bresse day old chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

4 x La Bresse chicks. Unsexed. These are French table birds who also lay prolifically. 9 Copper Blue and Splash Marans. Unsexed. From dark brown egg laying stock. 2 x male Cream Legbars. Female

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent
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Beautiful Variety of Hybrid and Pure Breed Hens

Chickens

5 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£26Price

Here for sale are our beautiful hybrid and pure breed hens. Hybrids- £26 Blue Marans Rhode Rocks Speckledy Maran Light Sussex Columbian blacktails Cheshire Blues (blue layer) £35 Devon Blues £45

BuckinghamBuckinghamshire
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar Chicks blue egg layers  - Advert 9
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Crested Cream Legbar Chicks blue egg layers

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful crested cream legbar chicks are a fantastic addition to any flock! Blue egg layers Auto sexing - males and females can be identified at hatch Hatched 8/2/26 second hatch 16/2/26 Males an

AmmanfordCarmarthenshire

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.