Show 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.
ORPINGTON CHICKS FOR SALE
Chickens
Show type Orpington chicks looking for loving homes. These are from show lines and will grow into very large beautiful birds. Orpington’s are fabulous for first time and novice chicken owners due to
Brahma and cream crested legbar chicks READY NOW
Chickens
CHICKS READY NOW two are showing wing feathers Born Last week 1 cream crested legbar (darker one in pictures), and 4 Brahma X Light Sussex. This is a great mix which gives decent sized birds which
Cream crested legbar + Brahma chicks READY NOW !!
Chickens
5 week old so showing their gorgeous feathering, 1 cream crested legbar (darker one in pictures) and 4 Brahma X Light Sussex. This is a great mix which gives decent sized birds which are great reliabl
Partridge leghorn cockerel
Chickens
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
CHOCOLATE PEKIN BANTAM HATCHING EGGS
Chickens
BELIEVED FERTILE HATCHING EGGS FROM PEN OF CHOCOLATE PEKIN BANTAMS . MY INCUBATORS ARE FULL SO THESE EGSS ARE AVAILABLE . £3 PER EGG ,POSTAGE IS AN ADDITIONAL £5.50. I WILL SEND THE FRESHEST EGGS VIA
Showgirl silkie chicks day old
Chickens
Lovely showgirl silkie chicks and showgirl silkie crosses. Super cute with their naked necks and feathered heads. Unsexed from day old. More hatching each week. Ignore the date of birth I put it in wr
Beautiful Pekin Cockerel – Looking for a new Home
Chickens
Very sweet young Pekin cockerel looking for a new home. He is 6 weeks old, healthy, active and growing very well. He has been raised in a loving home and is very friendly — he is used to people, en
unsexed chicks and quail
Chickens
5 Unsexed quail chicks, they are still under heat, eating and drinking well. Hatched 29th March £9 each £35 for all 5 unsexed chicks brahma x (pending collection) Pilkie x serama Mixed breed (P
Free to Good Home – Small Chicken Flock
Chickens
I’m looking to rehome my small flock: 1 rooster and 2 hens, all approx. 3 years old. They are friendly, used to people, and enjoy roaming freely in the garden. They currently sleep in a tree rather th
Show quality serama hatching eggs and chicks
Chickens
Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful serama bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Seramas are a true bantam breed, being the smal
Mixed Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs
Chickens
Mixed Bantam Hatching Eggs We have a large flock of mixed pekin bantams in North Dorset. These are fantastic chickens and good egg layers. The most recent fertility test showed a strong 90% success r
Day old chicks silkies, showgirls and other breeds
Chickens
Day old chicks, USA silkies, showgirls, naked necks and silkie cross breeds in a range of colours. I also have a few traditional breeds and hybrids New hatches throughout the spring / summer. These ar
6x Chicken Hatching eggs
Chickens
(1:4 cockerel/hen ratio) High quality hatching eggs, may vary in size and colour. Photos show adult examples, our hens are chunky, friendly birds who lay fresh high quality eggs daily, they make excel
Lavender pekin bantam pair
Chickens
- Show standard APHA registered - Lavenders pair - - Point of lay full grown - around 12 months old - Tame and friendly - £50
5 Day Old Silkie Chicks
Chickens
5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by
Mottled Houdans chicks
Chickens
Young chicks Unsexed Good egg layers Good breeding Show quality 3 hatched 15th Jan 1 hatched 2 days ago
Farmyard Mix Hatching Eggs & Orpington chickens
Chickens
Farmyard hatching eggs mix £3/egg Hens: Leghorn, Devon Bronze, ISA, Orpington Cockerels: Orpington Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) sell
Stunning Brahma Boys
Chickens
Stunning boys, come from show stock but unfortunately unable to keep them as our Cockerel to Hen ratio is now unbalanced. Super gentle and friendly. Have been raised with other Chicken, Cockerels, Dog
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
