French marans 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.
Pekin silkies silver French maranssliverWyandotte
Chickens
Hi I have for sale various breeds on chicks including Pekins,silkies,silver French maran, cream legbar silverlaced,Wyandottes. Will have more hatching on the 20th April
241Fertile hatching eggs Chickens Ducks Peafowl
Chickens
I have various breeds of fertile hatching eggs for incubation Collection or posting can be arranged Brahma LF Darks Isabella Lemon Pyle Buff Colombian Gold partridge Silver spangled Appenzelle
13Chicks day old pure breed, some mixedo
Chickens
Cream legbars, lavender leghorns, French Bresse, English farmhouse, marans, olive eggers. Hatched 15/04/26 Ready for collection from 16/04/26 or 17/04/26
2Maran and La Bresse day old chicks
Chickens
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
13Silkie and Black Copper Marans chicks and hens
Chickens
French Black Copper Marans chicks - hens will lay dark chocolate coloured eggs. Parent chickens come from a renowned breeder and I only select my darkest eggs to hatch. White silkies - these birds h
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
