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Coop Chickens Poultry for sale

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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 Chicken Coops - excellent quality - British Made - Advert 1
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Chicken Coops - excellent quality - British Made

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£450Price

❤️❤️ NEW to Pilling Poultry Quality made Chicken Coops - made by people that understand chickens 4’ x 3’. £450 - 2 to 8 birds 6’ x 4’. £550 - 8 to 15 birds Other sizes can be made to order Made fr

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry Recycled Coop Run only  NO maintenance - Advert 2
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Recycled Coop Run only NO maintenance

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£350Price

We have a Range of recycled coops available, all different sizes, for different amounts of chickens you have Available to view at Pilling Poultry, Lancashire, PR3 6SS The easy clean recycled plastic

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  in Preston - Advert 3
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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 Three silkies  - Advert 4
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Three silkies

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

1x black 1x white 1x brown Much loved healthy happy great laying full silkies Come with their coop and all feeding accessories if needed

OrmskirkLancashire
Chickens poultry Bantams for sale - Advert 5
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Bantams for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Hi! I have 2x polish bantam cockerels for sale and 1 Japanese bantam for sale! All friendly and don’t peck at you. Friendly to the hens too. For sale is the white frizzle and the black frizzle. Still

NottinghamNottingham
Chickens poultry 6 chickens and a cockerel  - Advert 6
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6 chickens and a cockerel

Chickens

3 yearsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

We are in a position where we reluctantly need to re-home our flock, through no fault of their own. We have 6 mixed breed chickens, and a cockerel. All must go together. We live in a residential area,

High WycombeBuckinghamshire
Chickens poultry Polish Chickens - Advert 7
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Polish Chickens

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Hatched by my 6 year old son via incubator. Lovely looking cockrell's, moving abroad hence why I'm getting rid of them. Chicken coop & chicken run for sale too. £10 each

BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie Chicks From 1 Week + - Advert 8
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Bantam Silkie Chicks From 1 Week +

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops 🐥 I have a lovely selection of Bantam Silkie chicks available to loving pet homes. They are currently on heat, eating and drinking well, and thriving

BicesterOxfordshire
Chickens poultry Cream legbars  - Advert 9
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Cream legbars

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye

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DeesideFlintshire

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.