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Incubator Chickens Poultry for sale

7 Incubator 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 Hatching eggs - Advert 1
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Silkie Hatching eggs

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee. Happy hatching 😀

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ColchesterEssex
5.00
2 reviews
Chickens poultry Warren Hens for sale  - Advert 2
3

Warren Hens for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Just Bantams is a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to breed large fowl chickens. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for th

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 3
5

Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 4
5

Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs Collection/Posted - Advert 5
6

Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs Collection/Posted

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

6 Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie h@tching eggs from a proven fertile flock. Birds are healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian in

BicesterOxfordshire
Chickens poultry Polish Chickens - Advert 6
8

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 1 lovely and friendly Rooster/Cockerel - Advert 7
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1 lovely and friendly Rooster/Cockerel

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have one very lovely bantam cockerel in need of a loving home, see picture for the cockerel being held £10 for Charlie the cockerel. I have had him since he hatched in my own incubator, however due

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Leamington SpaWarwickshire

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.