Male and female 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.
Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6
Chickens
Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye
Leghorn cross
Chickens
Leghorn cross poultry for sale 1 male that is abit nasty and 7 females all in lay 8 pound each plus a pair off French Maran 10 week old 20 pound the pair plus French Maran hatching eggs 20 pound a do
2 paired Gaint brahma chicks
Chickens
🐥 Pair of Brahma Chicks – Male & Female 🐥 Beautiful pair of Brahma chicks available – one male and one female. Healthy, well-grown, and full of character. These are a lovely large, gentle breed know
Sold old Female Ayam Cemani - 7 weeks old
Chickens
I have 7 female Ayam cemanis (second photos - 2 that appear possible males), off heat between 6-7 weeks old. Parents are dark fibro and owned by me and have no leakage.
Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously*
Chickens
Hello there! RHODE ISLAND REDS AND BUFF ORPINGTONS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. £7 each. Please enquire to reserve. We have various breeds of chicks hatching all the time. Breeds depend on what we have. Chicks
Maran and La Bresse day old chicks
Chickens
4 x La Bresse chicks. Unsexed. These are French table birds who also lay prolifically. 9 Copper Blue and Splash Marans. Unsexed. From dark brown egg laying stock. 2 x male Cream Legbars. Female
2 chicks - SOLD
Chickens
I have two adorable chicks for sale. They will be sold together. Hatched on the 27th March 2026 £5 each - £10 together. I would like them to go to a great home with experience and or chickens alread
GOLD WELBAR BANTAM BREEDING GROUP
Chickens
A male and four females all laying. Auto sexing chicks males hatch lighter than females. Laying medium sized brown eggs
Silver Bielefelder Hatching Eggs x 6
Chickens
Hatching eggs from my 2025 super rare Silver Bielefelders now laying well and cockerels doing their job. Bielefelders were created in Germany in the 1970s as the ultimate dual purpose bird (worth goo
Crested Cream Legbar Chicks blue egg layers
Chickens
Beautiful crested cream legbar chicks are a fantastic addition to any flock! Blue egg layers Auto sexing - males and females can be identified at hatch Hatched 8/2/26 second hatch 16/2/26 Males an
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?
