Filter
Type of listing
Breed
Your locationCity / town you live in
Distance from you
Keyword
8/100 characters
Average Breeder Reviews
Price
£
from
£
to
Popular filters
Sex

Leghorns 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 Chickens pure breed and mixed breed  - Advert 1
9

Chickens pure breed and mixed breed

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk We have the following growers Brown leghorns Crested cream legbars Buff Orpington’s Bantams below Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Silverlace Wyandotte From £25 each

AshfordKent
Chickens poultry Coloured hybrid hens at point of lay - Advert 2
17

Coloured hybrid hens at point of lay

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

A great selection of hybrid hens All pol at 18-22 weeks Fully vaccinated Recently wormed Breeds lemon cuckoos Silver Sussex Millefluer leghorn (white egg layers) Mottled leghorns (white egg layer

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry Mixed Hatching Eggs — Pot Luck Crossbreeds 🐣🌈 - Advert 3
11

Mixed Hatching Eggs — Pot Luck Crossbreeds 🐣🌈

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Mixed Fertile Hatching Eggs — Pot Luck Crossbreeds 🐣🌈 Rare & Colourful Backyard Mix We are delighted to offer a limited number of fertile mixed hen eggs from our small, well-loved flock — perfect i

WimborneDorset
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  - Advert 4
3

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

ID Verified
PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 5
13

Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

TadleyHampshire
Chickens poultry POL Chickens - 12 Breeds To Choose - Available Now - Advert 6
3

POL Chickens - 12 Breeds To Choose - Available Now

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We’ve got a lovely mix of hybrid chickens available to order and collect from 1st March – breeds include- Light Sussex, Reverse Sussex, Bluebells, Cuckoo Marans, Copper Marans, White, Partridge & Exc

ID Verified
LewesEast Sussex

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.