Filter
Type of listing
Breed
Your locationCity / town you live in
Distance from you
Keyword
13/100 characters
Average Breeder Reviews
Price
£
from
£
to
Popular filters
Sex

Lavender eggs 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.

Boosted Adverts
All adverts
Chickens poultry 20x Pure Emerald Blue Eggers Chicks, BARGAIN Price - Advert 1
201

20x Pure Emerald Blue Eggers Chicks, BARGAIN Price

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£120Price

We currently have 20 pure Emerald Sapphire blue egg layer chicks remaining from this beautiful hatch, and ideally would love them to go to a new home together as one group. This pairing of white-spla

ID Verified
RuardeanGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Trio of a cockrel and 2 hens  - Advert 2
2

Trio of a cockrel and 2 hens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£70Price

Pekin bantam lavender trio, hens are laying eggs they are all friendly and can be handled my children all pick then up and handle them my youngest is 2

WalsallWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Indio Gigante *LARGE BIRDS Portuguese bloodlines* - Advert 3
10

Indio Gigante *LARGE BIRDS Portuguese bloodlines*

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

They are from several different bloodlines and unrelated. I am taking orders for 2026. THE FIRST THREE PHOTOS ARE A TRIO I HAVE AVAILABLE. £295 FOR THE TRIO. Unrelated birds and ready to breed in th

CaldicotMonmouthshire
Chickens poultry All Colour POL Available  - Advert 4
9

All Colour POL Available

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£15Price

We have the available hens available 🐓 crusted green egger 💚 £25 🐓 gold bantam 💛£25 🐓 welsummer bantam 🧡 £25 🐓 brown and lavender Wyandotte £30 🩵 🐓 brown bantam hen 🧡 £20 🐓 crust

ID Verified
SpaldingLincolnshire
Chickens poultry 5 Day Old Silkie Chicks - Advert 5
71

5 Day Old Silkie Chicks

Chickens

Due in 2 daysAge
MixedSex
£12Price

5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by

Bury Saint EdmundsSuffolk
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs available. One day old chick -pol - Advert 6
12

Hatching eggs available. One day old chick -pol

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Are you chasing the coloured egg rainbow? We have some sky egger chicks available. Laying a big blue egg. 300 5 chicks for £35 We have some fertilised eggs available. All hybrids, F1 Olive eggers

ID Verified
PorthRhondda Cynon Taff
Chickens poultry Silkie, Quail & Poultry Chick Starter Bundles - Advert 7
111

Silkie, Quail & Poultry Chick Starter Bundles

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Welcome to The Inchems Pet Poultry Breeder (the Inghams — named by our son 💛). We offer family-friendly chick starter bundles, perfect for families wanting to begin their backyard chicken journey wi

HalifaxWest 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.