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Mini 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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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

Just BornAge
MixedSex
£13Price

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

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StroudGloucestershire
ADVANCED
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4 x week old LF white cochin chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Unsexed. 4 x chicks available. Sold in minimum of pairs. Eating and drinking well. Will need to go under heat in a brooder. Collection only. Hatching eggs also available. Price is per chick

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BanburyOxfordshire
5.0
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Chicks, Ducklings and complete Starter sets

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

We have a wide range of chicks and ducklings to choose from. These range from £7-15 each depending on breed etc. We only sell in a minimum of 2, we do advise to have three or more. The full set up

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CoalvilleLeicestershire
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks & hatching eggs - Advert 4
14

Silkie chicks & hatching eggs

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

All chicks now sold next due 12th April All will be unsexed Also have 2x 22 week old cockerels looking for new homes. One is a bearded paint and the other is none bearded paint minimal markings. Bot

NottinghamNottingham
Chickens poultry Day old pure breed chicks  - Advert 5
3

Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

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ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry Serama rooster - Advert 6
5

Serama rooster

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have 2 remaining serama roosters, one white smooth feathered one white frizzled ( gray boy sold already) Please note they are miniature roosters. Usually bought to accompany flocks of standard chick

BristolBristol City
Chickens poultry ✨ Pair of Beautiful Serama Hens – Mini Chickens ✨ - Advert 7
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✨ Pair of Beautiful Serama Hens – Mini Chickens ✨

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£80Price

These stunning pure Serama girls have now found their forever home 💛 But don’t worry—there will be more Serama chicks and hens available soon! Stay up to date by following my page here: https://www

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RuardeanGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Mixed Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs  - Advert 8
4

Mixed Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Mixed Bantam Hatching Eggs We have a large flock of mixed pekin bantams in North Dorset. These are fantastic chickens and good egg layers. The most recent fertility test showed a strong 90% success r

Sturminster NewtonDorset
Chickens poultry Pure silkie and French Black Copper Marans chicks - Advert 9
8

Pure silkie and French Black Copper Marans chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pure French Black Copper Marans - hens will lay dark chocolate coloured eggs. Parent chickens come from a well known breeder. Pure white silkies - these birds have black skin and 5 toes per foot. He

WisbechCambridgeshire
Chickens poultry Serama & D’Anver Cross Chicks  - Advert 10
261

Serama & D’Anver Cross Chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Miniature Serama × Lavender D’Anver Chicks Available 🐣 We now have special miniature chick hatch available for new homes. These tiny, pocket-sized chicks are from our pure lavender D’Anver cocke

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RuardeanGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Day old female hybrid chicks  - Advert 11
31

Day old female hybrid chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Day old hybrid chicks Fully vaccinated Guaranteed female The best laying breeds Breeds Bluebells Light Sussex Silver Sussex Skylines (blue egg layers) Olive eggers (green egg layers) Rhod

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ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry Sablepoot/Booted Bantam Hens - Advert 12
6

Sablepoot/Booted Bantam Hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

REDUCED as making space for new birds. Now £20 each. Chicks and hatching eggs also available. Mostly hatched mid August. Laying well for us already. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of Sab

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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.