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Pure bred 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.

Chickens poultry Top Quality Pure White Pakistani Aseels - Advert 1
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Top Quality Pure White Pakistani Aseels

Chickens

Due in 2 daysAge
MixedSex
£400Price

Hi there I’m selling my beautiful breeding trio of pure white Pakistani they are very healthy and active They are full pure bred imported birds they were brought over from straight from Pakistan to

ManchesterGreater Manchester
PRO
11

Aseel Eggs - Eating/Hatching Heavyweight Bloodline

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

About These Eggs (Pack of 6) I am offering pure Aseel fertile eggs from my home-bred, meticulously cared-for flock. This is a rare opportunity to own eggs from one of the most ancient and revered fig

ManchesterGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry 12 Chicks - Mixed breed  - Advert 3
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12 Chicks - Mixed breed

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

11 mixed breed chicks, assortment of colours! Very pretty! 1 pure bred Barbu D’Uccle bantam chick. Millefleur colour. All very happy and healthy. Unsexed Still under heat at night, and still kept

MatlockDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Chickens  - Advert 4
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Pure Breed Chickens

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
Chickens poultry Pure Bantom Cockerell  - Advert 5
4

Pure Bantom Cockerell

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£15Price

This is a young pure bred bantom Cockerell, which is white/grey with speckles, truly beautiful. Looking for a new home.

LeedsWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Beautiful pure bred serama cockerel - Advert 6
5

Beautiful pure bred serama cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Beautiful serama cockerel perfect for a pet or working cockerel amazing for someone going into pure bred serama rare breeds from South East Asia.

HonitonDevon
Chickens poultry Chicken & Duck Hatching Eggs - Advert 7
6

Chicken & Duck Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Mixed chicken hatching Eggs Available great hatching rate you could be hatching -Copper black -Rhode island red -Warren White silkie eggs available pure white blue face Duck eggs available coul

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SalisburyWiltshire
Chickens poultry Black pure bred silkies 5  - Advert 8
3

Black pure bred silkies 5

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£75Price

4 hens 1 cockeral Bantams Beautiful looking Eggs are fertile Can deliver locally I have another cockeral free

KnightonPowys
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Chickens - Advert 9
8

Point of Lay Chickens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lots of beautiful chickens available including 15 types of hybrids and 10 types of purebreeds in both Bantam and Large fowl. Breeds include Warrens, Sussex, Rhode rocks, Bluebelles, R.I.R., Leghorns,

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MaidstoneKent
Chickens poultry Salmon Favarolles - Pure Breed - Hens & Roosters - Advert 10
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Salmon Favarolles - Pure Breed - Hens & Roosters

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Pure Breed salmon faverolle hens and roosters the hens for sale are approaching 6 months old, near point of lay - £30 each can do a trio - 2 hens, 1 rooster for £60 have some beautiful rooters for

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Isabella Brahma Cockerel  - Advert 11
3

Isabella Brahma Cockerel

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Absolutely stunning Isabella Brahma cockerel available. We call him Mr Gorgeous, he has a great relaxed personality and doesn’t crow extensively (just in the morning). He is used to dogs and eats from

AbergavennyMonmouthshire
Chickens poultry Breeding male - pure Araucana from exhibition line - Advert 12
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Breeding male - pure Araucana from exhibition line

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£45Price

Beautiful young pure Araucana cockerel, hatched 08/09/25, now maturing and just beginning to crow. Bred from an established, award-winning line and only available as we have multiple males from the h

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RuncornHalton

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.