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Large breed 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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Pure breed bantams and large fowl

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We currently have 2 batchs of pure breeds some just come into lay and some younger birds Silkies Pekins Sablepoots Polish Pandova Rumpless Araucana Appenzeller large fowl Brahma Salmon Favore

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DeesideFlintshire
Chickens poultry Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth - Advert 2
181

Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

YorkYork
Chickens poultry 3 Beautiful Pure Breed Silkie Cockrels - Advert 3
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3 Beautiful Pure Breed Silkie Cockrels

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Three beautiful boys looking for their forever home. 2 Partridge colour, 1 Black. Preferably suited to a large outdoor space, these were sold to us as girls, however as time has gone by, they have all

BedfordBedford
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Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs Our first chicks of the season began hatching on 20/03 and will continue through to 22/03. A range of breeds is available, and all chicks will be vaccinated agains

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset
Chickens poultry Poultry for Sale  - Advert 5
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Poultry for Sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£38Price

A selection of pure breed poultry for sale. Large fowl brahmas, wheaten marans, copper marans, light Sussex, Swedish flower hens. Brahma bantams, pekin bantams. Recently wormed. Most are now layi

RomseyHampshire
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 6
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Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 290 - 320 eggs per year Breeds White leghorns Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Sp

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Chickens - hatching eggs and chicks - Advert 7
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Chickens - hatching eggs and chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available 6 Salmon faverolles large fowl hatching eggs £20 collected/ £26.50 posted 6 Rainbow/barnyard mix hatching eggs £12 collected/ £18.50 posted Currently taking pre-orders for u

DunstableCentral Bedfordshire
Chickens poultry Silkies for sale  - Advert 8
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Silkies for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

🐔 Beautiful Silkie Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Silkie chickens available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfec

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Day old pure breed chicks  - Advert 9
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Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

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ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Chickens - Advert 10
8

Point of Lay Chickens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lots of beautiful chickens available including 15 types of hybrids and 10 types of purebreeds in both Bantam and Large fowl. Breeds include Warrens, Sussex, Rhode rocks, Bluebelles, R.I.R., Leghorns,

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MaidstoneKent
Chickens poultry Chicks, chickens and hatching eggs - Advert 11
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Chicks, chickens and hatching eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Large foul and bantam birds and chicks, many to lay shades of blue green, spearmint, olive etc., as I specialise in Americana/Eastereggers/oliveeggers etc. pure breeds marans, silkies, Aracuanas, aus

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UckfieldEast Sussex
5.0
Chickens poultry 3 New Hampshire red pullets and a Pekin frizzle - Advert 12
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3 New Hampshire red pullets and a Pekin frizzle

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£95Price

Here I have 3 New Hampshire red bantams a very small bantam breed haven’t laid their first eggs yet £25 each and then have a Pekin frizzle which is also of similar age for £20 only selling due to the

WolverhamptonWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Isabella Brahma Cockerel  - Advert 13
3

Isabella Brahma Cockerel

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Absolutely stunning Isabella Brahma cockerel available. We call him Mr Gorgeous, he has a great relaxed personality and doesn’t crow extensively (just in the morning). He is used to dogs and eats from

AbergavennyMonmouthshire
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs from Araucana, Pekins  Spikelettes - Advert 14
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Hatching eggs from Araucana, Pekins Spikelettes

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hatching eggs available from my beautiful home bred birds. Araucana, large black at the moment, but blue/splash later, Millefleur Pekin, Colombian Pekin and Silver Laced Wyandotte bantams. Also very s

StaffordStaffordshire
Chickens poultry Buff orpington chicks for sale  - Advert 15
41

Buff orpington chicks for sale

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl

MaltonNorth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  - Advert 16
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Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer

Chickens

1 yearAge
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 Chickens For Sale, Various Breeds - Advert 17
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Chickens For Sale, Various Breeds

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pipinchick are a professional poultry rearer in the heart of Somerset. With over 20 years' experience rearing pure and rare breed poultry we are the U.K's number one trusted chicken retailer.All our h

BristolBristol City

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.