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Selling 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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Lovely black Pekin hens for sale

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Currently have some black Pekin hens for sales All in lay To many of ggs right now and need the space for chicks Selling each £35 or two for £60 Based in se9

LondonGreater London
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Ancona bantams for sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

pretty pretty, speckled bantams, last year's young, old Mediterranean fowl, hardy, great mothers and layers, from long established bloodline ( 15yrs ) could have kept, but now selling because I want

WincantonSomerset
Chickens poultry 6 Buff Orpington Hens  - Advert 3
9

6 Buff Orpington Hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

6 Buff Orpington Hens available. All laying. Lovely calm birds. Selling due to moving house. Price is per bird. Ages range from 3 yrs to last year

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
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19

USA Silkie Purebred Colours Hatching Eggs

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Available hatching eggs from my pens of Purebred USA Silkies. Pens include Chocolate paint/paint Lemon Buff/blue buff White/black/blue and splash Black Mottled Black Mottled showgirls These a

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Saint AustellCornwall
Chickens poultry Day old chicks , two sisters pilkie layers & more - Advert 5
101

Day old chicks , two sisters pilkie layers & more

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Plz prices before contract.. thanks Currently have two pilkie ( silkie cross Pekin) for sale both start laying now would be great mums too Selling due space Selling each £35 or £60 for both Also h

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Millie-fleur chickens - Advert 6
3

Millie-fleur chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

3 available, 6 months old Collection or local delivery available Cash or bank transfer Selling due to downsizing £15 each

BelvedereGreater London
Chickens poultry Blue Brahma Purebreed Rooster  - Advert 7
3

Blue Brahma Purebreed Rooster

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

£15- Sadly selling this handsome boy due to space. I hatched him last year and raised him in a mixed flock. He's never put a foot or beak to me and he is a big fan of the ladies, so he's ready for s

IpswichSuffolk
Chickens poultry Polish cockerel  - Advert 8
3

Polish cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

THis is crunchy very friendly he very small for a cockerel selling due to only want hens . Anymore questions please ask

BournemouthDorset
Chickens poultry Roosters, hens, quails and chicks for sale - Advert 9
1

Roosters, hens, quails and chicks for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£40Price

Silkie roosters for sale £30 each I currently have around 6 or 7 hens left, but are selling those either as pairs or trios with a rooster. Silkie hens £50 each Bantam hens £40 each I have one Banta

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantams Cockerels & Breeding Pairs/Trios - Advert 10
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Pekin Bantams Cockerels & Breeding Pairs/Trios

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pekin Bantans Bobtails & Frizzles available. Last years birds hatched July 25 hens just started laying. All beautiful quality birds, happy, healthy, tame and very friendly as all hand reared in our b

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Pure aseel - Advert 11
1

Pure aseel

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£200Price

Stunning healthy aseel in need of a new home, selling as reducing numbers. Wanting £200. Message me for more info

BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Cornish/Indian game, hatching eggs - Advert 12
1

Cornish/Indian game, hatching eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

I am selling hatching eggs, I already have some in the incubator and they are fertile. £20 for 6 plus p p which is approximately £6 depending on what postage you require

WelwynHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Chickens, Coop & Run – Full Setup for sale - Advert 13
92

Chickens, Coop & Run – Full Setup for sale

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£300Price

Selling 2 roosters and 2 hens with a chicken coop and enclosed run. Ideal starter setup for anyone looking to keep chickens. Everything included: • Chicken coop • Enclosed chicken run • 2 roosters

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BradfordWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry 3 New Hampshire red pullets and a Pekin frizzle - Advert 14
22

3 New Hampshire red pullets and a Pekin frizzle

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£95Price

Here I have 3 New Hampshire red bantams a very small bantam breed haven’t laid their first eggs yet £25 each and then have a Pekin frizzle which is also of similar age for £20 only selling due to the

WolverhamptonWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Chicks and fertilised eggs for sale - Advert 15
1

Chicks and fertilised eggs for sale

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

We are hatching chicks soon and also selling eggs and fertilised eggs! Eggs are £2 for six Fertilised eggs are £3 for six Chicks are £20 per chick (price can be negotiated if theres a reason)

LeicesterLeicester
Chickens poultry 3 Hens+Nestera Lodge+Omlet Auto Door+Walk-In Run - Advert 16
6

3 Hens+Nestera Lodge+Omlet Auto Door+Walk-In Run

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£650Price

We are selling our full, established chicken setup due to change in circumstances. This is a high-quality, low-maintenance system and ideal for someone wanting to start keeping hens without sourcing e

NewbridgeEdinburgh
Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani - Advert 17
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Ayam Cemani

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

1 Male / 1 Female for sale. Hatched on 7th Jan. Selling as we only wanted to keep one from the hatched chickens.

SalfordGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Gold and grey Brahma Hens large laying  - Advert 18
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Gold and grey Brahma Hens large laying

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Beautiful 2 super Large Brahma hens. Both around 18 months old and laying regularly. They have great colour and are very large. Very friendly and tamed. Selling due to no fault of her own but rath

IverBuckinghamshire

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.