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Sea 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.

PRO
5

Pure breed bantams and large fowl

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We currently have 2 batchs of pure breeds some just come into lay and some younger birds Silkies Pekins Sablepoots Polish Pandova Rumpless Araucana Appenzeller large fowl Brahma Salmon Favore

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DeesideFlintshire
PRO
4

Sablepoot Cockerel

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MaleSex
£3Price

Sablepoot bantam cockerel for sale, proven fertile. He’s a lovely cockerel but can be a bit feisty during breeding season. Looking for £3 for him.

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SwanseaSwansea
Chickens poultry Brahma Large Fowl Hatching Eggs - Advert 3
15

Brahma Large Fowl Hatching Eggs

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £18, 12 eggs £36. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma

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LincolnLincolnshire
ADVANCED
22

Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs Our first chicks of the season began hatching on 20/03 and will continue through to 22/03. A range of breeds is available, and all chicks will be vaccinated agains

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset
Chickens poultry Seramas and large fowl - Advert 5
9

Seramas and large fowl

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. 10 Chinese Painted quail chicks hatched 15th March £12 each. Two male legbar chicks hatched 27th Feb £10 each One gold laced orpington chick h

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area
Chickens poultry Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6 - Advert 6
3

Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£30Price

I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any

PickeringNorth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie - Advert 7
141

MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Fresh hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin’s and Silkies, some will be pure Pekin and Silkie and some will be Pekin x Silkie. Lovely mix of colours. They will be collected fresh to or

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WiganGreater Manchester
5.0
Chickens poultry  Day old chicks 🐣 mixed hybrids available now  - Advert 8
3

Day old chicks 🐣 mixed hybrids available now

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

I have some stunning mixed hybrid day old chicks available 🐥 £8 each unsexed I won’t sell chicks on their own. Collection Southend on sea Essex. Will do discount for large quantities over 1

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Southend-on-SeaSouthend-on-Sea
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs from Araucana, Pekins  Spikelettes - Advert 9
12

Hatching eggs from Araucana, Pekins Spikelettes

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hatching eggs available from my beautiful home bred birds. Araucana, large black at the moment, but blue/splash later, Millefleur Pekin, Colombian Pekin and Silver Laced Wyandotte bantams. Also very s

StaffordStaffordshire
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs mixed hybrids  - Advert 10
5

Hatching eggs mixed hybrids

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Have a lovely range of mixed hybrids hatching eggs at £2 per egg. I post by Royal Mail 24hr tracked. Or collection is Southend on sea Essex. I only send out fresh eggs and post Monday to Thursday.

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Southend-on-SeaSouthend-on-Sea
Chickens poultry Sablepoot Hatching Eggs (Booted Bantams) - Advert 11
6

Sablepoot Hatching Eggs (Booted Bantams)

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Special offer: 24 eggs for £30. 6 eggs £10, 12 eggs £18, larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Hatching eggs available from my flock of m

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LincolnLincolnshire
Chickens poultry Pure breed bantam hens at point of lay - Advert 12
261

Pure breed bantam hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Pure breed bantam hens 18 weeks old (point of lay) Nice selection of colours available All breeds a suited to mix together Breeds include Pekins - black, black mottled frizzle, silver partri

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry Hybrids hens  - Advert 13
6

Hybrids hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

We now have some of our Hybrids (excellent egg layers) hens available at Willow Farm Poultry on Sealand road Deeside Flintshire We currently have Warren Speckeld Sussex ranger Silver sussex Rhod

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DeesideFlintshire
Chickens poultry Chickens For Sale, Various Breeds - Advert 14
18

Chickens For Sale, Various Breeds

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pipinchick are a professional poultry rearer in the heart of Somerset. With over 20 years' experience rearing pure and rare breed poultry we are the U.K's number one trusted chicken retailer.All our h

BristolBristol City

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.