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Buff orpington Chickens Poultry for sale

13 Buff orpington 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 Silkie & Poultry Chick Starter Bundles - Advert 1
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Silkie & Poultry Chick Starter Bundles

Chickens

Due in 2 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Welcome to The Inchems Pet Poultry Breeder (the Inghams — named by our son 💛). We offer family-friendly chick starter bundles, perfect for families wanting to begin their backyard chicken journey wi

HalifaxWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Laying hens for sale - Advert 2
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Laying hens for sale

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Mixed laying hens just starting to lay 21 weeks old now Mixture of Cream legbar Copper maran Buff Orpington Cuckoo maran Other hybrid layers too All breeds available as just hens,pairs or trios

MalvernWorcestershire
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington’s  - Advert 3
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Buff Orpington’s

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Various ages of buff Orpington’s available. Some males also available. They make lovely family and back yard chickens. I also have available a mix of other breeds including pekin bantams, olive egger

Leighton BuzzardCentral Bedfordshire
Chickens poultry Chickens pure breed and mixed breed  - Advert 4
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Chickens pure breed and mixed breed

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk We have the following growers Brown leghorns Crested cream legbars Buff Orpington’s Bantams below Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Silverlace Wyandotte From £25 each

AshfordKent
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  in Preston - Advert 5
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Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red Rooster - Advert 6
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Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red Rooster

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

5 Buff Orpington’s at 7 months old (Roo’s) £30 1 Rhode Island Red at 5 months old (Roo) £15 I do have 5 Lavender Leg Horn Chicks that are Roos (5 months old)

YorkYork
Chickens poultry *RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks! - Advert 7
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*RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks!

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

HounslowGreater London
Chickens poultry Guinea Fowl, OEG Game, Naked Neck. Red Turkey, Orp - Advert 8
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Guinea Fowl, OEG Game, Naked Neck. Red Turkey, Orp

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Guinea Fowl mixed sexes x6 £20each Buff Naked Neck bantams male and females £15each Miniature Old English Game Bantams Males and Females £15each Buff Orpington Cockerals £15each Last years birds,

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YorkYork
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Chickens poultry Various chickens - Advert 9
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Various chickens

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

For sale various chickens. Silkies. White, black, gold, cuckoo, lavender. Lavender pekins bantam. Rhode Island Red large fowl. Buff Orpington large fowl. Lavender Orpington large fowl. All chick

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BurnleyLancashire
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington Rooster - Advert 10
3

Buff Orpington Rooster

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Almost 5 months old He is stunning, but needs a home in a rural area! Very friendly, hatched and raised by mum. Very important that he goes to a good home!

BrauntonDevon
Chickens poultry Various breeds of chickens - Advert 11
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Various breeds of chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Buff Orpington’s, pekin bantams, salmon faverolles, cream legbars, olive eggers. Prices start from £30. Near Milton keynes

Leighton BuzzardCentral Bedfordshire
Chickens poultry Buff orpington. Pure Breed - Advert 12
5

Buff orpington. Pure Breed

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Buff Orpington pure Breed, Chickens point of lay. Golden plumes Friendly Breed. Free roaming make great pets . Only selling as pairs or more. Edit: Only ONE HEN& ONE cockerel available, would like

StourbridgeWest Midlands
Chickens poultry POINT OF LAY PULLETS AVAILABLE  - Advert 13
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POINT OF LAY PULLETS AVAILABLE

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have several hybrid pullets available. These have been hatched and raised by ourselves and out of our own breeding groups. These are pure rhode island red x cuckoo marans pullets. Black with coppe

BridgendBridgend County Borough

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.