Lavender orpington 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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Orpingtons, salmon fav, olive eggers, bourbon red
Chickens
3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Chicks for sale IP28 Chicks available : Lavender Orpingtons - £12 Blue Orpingtons - £12 Salmon Faverolles - £12 Polish (from a mixed flock) - £10 Bourbon Red Turkeys - £15 Growers (sexed and off he
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
717x PURE BREED Day Old chicks for sale!
Chickens
2 daysAge
FemaleSex
£15Price
! PLEASE READ FULL DESC! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I have 17x unsexed day old chicks available for sale! Chicks are of uncommon breeds and produce a range of interest
Hounslow, Greater London
16Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price
Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light
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Ilkeston, Derbyshire
9Chickens for sale
Chickens
14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price
We have 14 week old chickens for sale. Buff Orpingtons large fowl. Silkies black. White. Lavender. Cuckoo. We also have chicks.
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Burnley, Lancashire
241Fertile hatching eggs Chickens Ducks Peafowl
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price
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
Southampton, Southampton
5.0
21Various Pure breed chicks/eggs + turkeys
Chickens
4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price
We have a few chicken breeds on our family smallholding and offer hatching eggs and week olds available in small numbers. (Older chicks available later in the season) see pics of parents and chicks. A
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York, York5.0
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ORPINGTON CHICKS FOR SALE
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Show type Orpington chicks looking for loving homes. These are from show lines and will grow into very large beautiful birds. Orpington’s are fabulous for first time and novice chicken owners due to
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Southampton, Southampton
7Orpington hatching eggs
Chickens
6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price
Large Fowl lavender cuckoo and black cuckoo Orpington hatching eggs for sale. From good quality large type orpingtons. The eggs will hatch a mixture of both colours, These are the only chickens we hav
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Shrewsbury, Shropshire
6Pekin bantams for sale
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price
🐔Beautiful Pekin Bantams Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Pekin bantams available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfect for
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
9Quality Point of lay Hybrids for sale
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
🐔Beautiful POL Hybrid hens Available 🐔 We currently have one of the largest selections of stunning point of lay hybrid hens available, with over 20 varieties to choose from, including coloured egg
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
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?
