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Quail eggs 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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Pure breed Pekin chicken eggs, quail hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£4Price

Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £8 12 eggs for £16 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including pac

LondonGreater London
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5 days old golden quail chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Currently hatched out 14 quail chicks Selling all Each chick £8 or 2 for £15 All 14 would £80 These will increase on price due age All golden quail lay lovely big eggs Based in se9

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs - Advert 3
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have quail eggs, producing some really lovely colours. Mini silver apple yards , adorable friendly small ducks. Lovely mixture of hybrid, mixture of different colour eggs. Red laced Indian Game. Bea

WelwynHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Day old chicks & all poultry available  - Advert 4
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Day old chicks & all poultry available

Chickens

11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

We have Day old chicks available £8each 4 week olds £10 each 8 week olds £15 each 12 week olds £18 each Point of lay £20-£35 each We have quails at all ages price range £8-£13 We also sell d

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LeicesterLeicester
Chickens poultry Partridge leghorn cockerel - Advert 5
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Partridge leghorn cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

2 x partridge leghorn cockerels £ 15 each ,we have too meny and need to make abit of space .hatched from show quailty eggs in 2025

SwanseaSwansea
Chickens poultry Seramas and large fowl - Advert 6
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Seramas and large fowl

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. 4 Chinese Painted quail chicks hatched 15th March £15 each. Two male legbar chicks hatched 27th Feb £10 each One gold laced orpington chick ha

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area
Chickens poultry unsexed chicks and quail and eggs - Advert 7
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unsexed chicks and quail and eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£9Price

Mixed breed eggs £1 each 8 silkie x chicks hatched 4th april £9 each or all for £55 Feather sexable trio of Coturnix quail. Just over 6 weeks old. Choice of 2 boys 1 pharaoh type and 1 Italian type.

StanleyCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Bantams,Quails,ducks & hatching eggs  - Advert 8
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Bantams,Quails,ducks & hatching eggs

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

We have quail hatching eggs & cortonix quails avaible diffrent ages from day old to POL, please ask for more info or prices. Runner ducks chicks due shortly end of april Campine chicks due shortly

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WaterloovilleHampshire
Chickens poultry 6 serama hatching eggs tiny chickens 🐔  - Advert 9
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6 serama hatching eggs tiny chickens 🐔

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

I have silkied , mottled mix & Frizzle/ straight mix. 6 eggs £25 I post out every day using royal mail tracked Fantastic hatch rate , I have loads of happy customers on my f bo ok group 😀 west yor

HalifaxWest Yorkshire

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.