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Buy 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.

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Aseel Eggs - Eating/Hatching Heavyweight Bloodline

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

About These Eggs (Pack of 6) I am offering pure Aseel fertile eggs from my home-bred, meticulously cared-for flock. This is a rare opportunity to own eggs from one of the most ancient and revered fig

ManchesterGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry 15 cute chicks for sale  - Advert 2
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15 cute chicks for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£6Price

We have 15 chicks to sell and lots more on the way these chicks are in healthy condition some of them are brown/white/mixed. We have many options of chicks for u to choose and each chick has it's own

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BedfordBedford
Chickens poultry Polish chickens  - Advert 3
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Polish chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Point of lay Polish chickens for sale £50 each I can do £40 each if you buy all I have already got a couple of eggs from them

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ReadingBerkshire
Chickens poultry X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs  - Advert 4
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X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

🥚 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs – Pack of 6 🥚 Beautiful selection of 6 mixed Silkie hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for birds. Silkies are known for their fluffy plumage, friendly nat

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CrookCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Bantams- sillkie chicks - Advert 5
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Bantams- sillkie chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hi,here for sale I have 10 beautiful bantams chicks 3 weeks old,various colours £10 each delivery possible for additional cost if you buy more then one I'll do a discount thanks

ScunthorpeNorth Lincolnshire
Chickens poultry Day Old Hybrid Chicks Guaranteed Hens - Advert 6
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Day Old Hybrid Chicks Guaranteed Hens

Chickens

5 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Day-Old Hybrid Chicks Now Available We have a limited number of healthy, strong day-old hybrid chicks ready to find their new homes.These chicks will grow into hardy, reliable, and prolific laying h

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
Chickens poultry 14x Day Old Chicks for sale in Hounslow! - Advert 7
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14x Day Old Chicks for sale in Hounslow!

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

! PLEASE READ FULL DESC ! Video of chicks attached in advert! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I have 14x day old chicks available for sale! Chicks are of uncommon breeds/cr

HounslowGreater London
Chickens poultry Show quality serama hatching eggs and chicks  - Advert 8
7

Show quality serama hatching eggs and chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful serama bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Seramas are a true bantam breed, being the smal

TadworthSurrey
5.0
Chickens poultry Silkie cockerel £10, Serama hatching eggs £2 - Advert 9
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Silkie cockerel £10, Serama hatching eggs £2

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Silkie white cockerel £10, about 7 months old Serama hatching eggs £2 , happy to post buyer pays postage

TeddingtonGreater London
Chickens poultry Stunning Silkie Cocks and Hens - Advert 10
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Stunning Silkie Cocks and Hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

We are looking for a good home for our stunning free-range Silkie Cocks and Hens. You can buy the cocks and hens separately or in breeding pairs. Raised from hatch and handled by our children so very

OldhamGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Pekin hatching eggs only!  - Advert 11
4

Pekin hatching eggs only!

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£2Price

Millefleur Pekin and black Pekin hatching eggs. £2 each collection from near middle wallop Hampshire or can post at buyers expense. 🙂 6 black in the incubator all growing nicely. 11 out of 12 with th

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AndoverHampshire
Chickens poultry 3 Hens+Nestera Lodge+Omlet Auto Door+Walk-In Run - Advert 12
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3 Hens+Nestera Lodge+Omlet Auto Door+Walk-In Run

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£650Price

We are selling our full, established chicken setup due to change in circumstances. This is a high-quality, low-maintenance system and ideal for someone wanting to start keeping hens without sourcing e

NewbridgeEdinburgh
Chickens poultry mixed game birds  - Advert 13
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mixed game birds

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

A large selection of mixed game birds american game cross and oxford game cross all last years birds just started laying but laying well make good broody hens nice looking birds £10 each can deliver i

SheffieldSouth Yorkshire

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.