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Coop 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.

PRO
5

Unsexed Silkie and Polish Chick

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

These chicks are ready to go outside. Unsexed, 8 black silkies and 1 white Polish. On growers pellets, off heat and ready for their new coops

BicesterOxfordshire
PRO
7

Fertile Hatching Eggs: Blue, Cyan, Green, Olive

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full prod

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Handsome Bantam Cockerels for Loving Home  - Advert 3
5

Handsome Bantam Cockerels for Loving Home

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Handsome Bantam Cockerels, Approx 9 months old. They were born early August 25, I’m not sure of the exact date. New loving homes needed, each would love some ladies to care for! Home bred from our

WorcesterWorcestershire
Chickens poultry Chickens, coop and pen for sale - Advert 4
10

Chickens, coop and pen for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£150Price

With heavy heart I've got to sale my chickens. They all lay and I'm getting steady 5-6 eggs/day. Breeds are : Marigold (brown eggs) AVAILABLE Speceldy (pink bloom) SOLD Light Sussex ( light brown) AV

LeicesterLeicester
5.0
Chickens poultry Ex-battery hens and accessories for sale/adoption - Advert 5
31

Ex-battery hens and accessories for sale/adoption

Chickens

3 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Unfortunately we are moving into a rental that does not allow pets. We have 3 healthy girls who are ex-battery hens. We've had them for two years, and sorted them through the British Hen Foundation so

LiphookHampshire
Chickens poultry 🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs- (booted bantams)🐥 - Advert 6
4

🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs- (booted bantams)🐥

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo

TadworthSurrey
5.0
Chickens poultry Magnificent Male Shamo Rooster – Stunning Heritage - Advert 7
1

Magnificent Male Shamo Rooster – Stunning Heritage

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£100Price

Offering a impressive male Shamo rooster, a true example of this ancient Japanese fighting breed. He is tall, muscular, and stands with an upright, proud posture typical of the Shamo. His hard, dense

BedfordBedford
Chickens poultry 5 Black Rock Chickens  - Advert 8
1

5 Black Rock Chickens

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£450Price

5 black rocks chickens 2 years old. They are doing amazing, very happy, fed like queens. We are going to be moving overseas and so we are looking for a new home for them. We will be so sad to say

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent
PRO
2

Hybrid laying hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Hybrid laying hens POL Nice variety of hybrids available 🌈 🐔Cooper black Maran (deep rich brown egg layers) £30 ea 🪺Cotswold legbar (Blue eggs) £30 ea 🫒Olive egger (Olive coloured eggs) £30 🐔

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry Lavender Pekin Cockerel  - Advert 10
1

Lavender Pekin Cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Seeking a permanent home for a cockerel. He is currently looking for a flock to protect and a secure environment to join. • Breed: lavender pekin • Age: about 2 years • Current Location: Salisbury SP3

SalisburyWiltshire
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Chickens  - Advert 11
9

Pure Breed Chickens

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
Chickens poultry Chickens Omlet go up coop - Advert 12
7

Chickens Omlet go up coop

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£325Price

Omlet chicken coop Go up with 2m run, water drinker and feeder Great for chickens, can store Upto 4 chickens, protection from fox All clips present , the run has been disassembled Collection only

ID Verified
BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Saramas and old English game. - Advert 13
92

Saramas and old English game.

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£600Price

This is a breeding trio of 1 of the worlds smallest breeds of chicken, sarama chickens 3rd gen. Gorgeous colouring. Health is immaculate. As you can see from the comb and wottle bright and vibrant. Fr

RhylDenbighshire
Chickens poultry Recycled Coop Run only  NO maintenance - Advert 14
22

Recycled Coop Run only NO maintenance

Chickens

7 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

ID Verified
PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry  12 Chicks and 5 adults polish/silkies plus pen - Advert 15
9

12 Chicks and 5 adults polish/silkies plus pen

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£249Price

We are having to rehome our beautiful babies and adult chickens due to moving We have a polish rooster… 2 female silkies and 2 others not sure if the breed bantam i believe. females are laying well

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry POL Hybrid Chickens Ready to Lay - Advert 16
51

POL Hybrid Chickens Ready to Lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

🐓 Point of Lay Hybrid Pullets – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay hybrid pullets, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re looking for

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
Chickens poultry Brahma x Warren Chicks  - Advert 17
3

Brahma x Warren Chicks

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a

Stockton-on-TeesStockton-on-Tees
ADVANCED
3

Complete setup - Trio, Coop, Run, food, etc....

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£350Price

Complete chicken keeping setup. - Trio of beautiful bantams (1x PolishxPekin cockerel, 2x laying pekin hens) - Omlet Eglu coop - Omlet 2m run - Omlet Glug drinker - Omlet Grub feeder - Bag of heal

WantageOxfordshire
Chickens poultry chickens - Advert 19
41

chickens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

i have 1 olive egger 1 cream legbar 3 cooper marans 2 cheshire blue and 5 warrens all of them laying eggs

WarringtonWarrington
Chickens poultry Chickens, Coop & Run – Full Setup for sale - Advert 20
92

Chickens, Coop & Run – Full Setup for sale

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£300Price

Selling 2 roosters and 2 hens with a chicken coop and enclosed run. Ideal starter setup for anyone looking to keep chickens. Everything included: • Chicken coop • Enclosed chicken run • 2 roosters

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BradfordWest 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.