Lavender silkie 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.
Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs Collection/Posted
Chickens
6 Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Lavender splash, lavender, white, black, light brown and dark brown. Eggs are sold stric
Beautiful Bantam Silkie Chicks
Chickens
Beautiful Bantam Silkie Chicks I have beautiful and healthy Bantam Silkie chicks available. They are on heat, and feeding and drinking independently. These chicks are sold unsexed and come in a lovely range of colours including lavender, white and black, brown, lavender splash and partridge. Silkies are renowned for their gentle temperament and make excellent family pet
2 x silkie lavender cockerel - -Free
Chickens
Two lavender silkie cockerels for sale. We are having to rehome 2 as we have too many cockerels to chickens. Had these guys since chicks from Durham hens so have had chick vaccinations. Friendly guys
All Colour POL Available
Chickens
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
Pure breed bantam hens at point of lay
Chickens
Pure breed bantam hens 18 weeks old (point of lay) Nice selection of colours available All breeds a suited to mix together Breeds include Pekins - black, black mottled frizzle, silver partri
5 Day Old Silkie Chicks
Chickens
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
Rumpless Araucana Bantam Hens (Blue egg layers)
Chickens
We have a great selection of point of lay Hens and Bantams in stock, these will leave us fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for any parasites. Brahma - Gold partridge, Blue partridge £48 Salmon
Selection of quality stock breeding cockerels
Chickens
Brahma large fowl and bantam Silkie feathered pekin Lavender pekin Marans Prices range £10-£20 Good quality
Silkie, Quail & Poultry Chick Starter Bundles
Chickens
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
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?
