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Rhode island red Chickens Poultry for sale

11 Rhode island red 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 Rhode Island Red - Advert 1
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Rhode Island Red

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Point Of Lay, happy healthy chickens. Because of bird flu risks and to maintain a healthy flock we organise a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier provided 😊 Defra registered

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TivertonDevon
Chickens poultry Chickens pure breed and mixed breed  - Advert 2
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Chickens pure breed and mixed breed

Chickens

5 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 Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  in Preston - Advert 3
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Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer

Chickens

11 monthsAge
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

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry 2 x Cockerels Looking For A Good Home - Advert 4
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2 x Cockerels Looking For A Good Home

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

These are Rhode Island Red Cockerels I believe. Both doing great, really healthy, they just don't get along with my ducks! For this reason I need to re-home them asap.

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HolywellFlintshire
5.00
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red Rooster - Advert 5
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Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red Rooster

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

5 Buff Orpington’s at 7 months old (Roo’s) £30 1 Rhode Island Red at 5 months old (Roo) £15 I do have 5 Lavender Leg Horn Chicks that are Roos (5 months old)

YorkYork
Chickens poultry *RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks! - Advert 6
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*RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks!

Chickens

5 daysAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

HounslowGreater London
Chickens poultry X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels - Advert 7
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X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels Four months old Had them from eggs, hatched in August 2025 Very friendly Available immediately Collection only

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Various chickens - Advert 8
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Various chickens

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

For sale various chickens. Silkies. White, black, gold, cuckoo, lavender. Lavender pekins bantam. Rhode Island Red large fowl. Buff Orpington large fowl. Lavender Orpington large fowl. All chick

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BurnleyLancashire
Chickens poultry Multiple hens for sale - Advert 9
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Multiple hens for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Due to reducing size of flock I've got multiple hens for sale: 1x Rhode Island Red POL £25 1x speceldy hybrid laying £20 1x marigold POL £20 1x silkie and white star cross laying sporadically £20 1x s

LeicesterLeicester
5.00
Chickens poultry Rhode Island Red pullets - Advert 10
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Rhode Island Red pullets

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Rhode Island Red pullets point of lay. Nice docile breed we are wanting £25 each. We are also selling cockerels.

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BurnleyLancashire
Chickens poultry POINT OF LAY PULLETS AVAILABLE  - Advert 11
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POINT OF LAY PULLETS AVAILABLE

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have several hybrid pullets available. These have been hatched and raised by ourselves and out of our own breeding groups. These are pure rhode island red x cuckoo marans pullets. Black with coppe

BridgendBridgend County Borough

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.