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Silkie eggs Chickens Poultry for sale

11 Silkie 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.

Chickens poultry MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie - Advert 1
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MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie

Chickens

1 dayAge
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

WiganGreater Manchester
5.00
Chickens poultry ⭐️Silkie chicks and hatching eggs⭐️ - Advert 2
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⭐️Silkie chicks and hatching eggs⭐️

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks available from day old up to point of lay. Blue, grey, black, mottled, painted and gold and silver partridge bantam, USA and bearded silkie chicks £10-£20. Hatching eggs are posted in polystyre

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WirralMerseyside
Chickens poultry Silkie & Poultry Chick Starter Bundles - Advert 3
4

Silkie & Poultry Chick Starter Bundles

Chickens

Due in 3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Welcome to The Inchems Pet Poultry Breeder (the Inghams — named by our son 💛). We offer family-friendly chick starter bundles, perfect for families wanting to begin their backyard chicken journey wi

HalifaxWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Silkie, dutch bantam and blue egg layers - Advert 4
4

Silkie, dutch bantam and blue egg layers

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

I have 3 silkie cross hens, great broody hens. Also available are 3 blue eggs laying hens at 8 month. I am APHA and CPH registered.

OldhamGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Silkie chickens - Advert 5
2

Silkie chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

I have 3 silkie chickens for sale. 2 male and 1 female. Female just started laying eggs. Very friendly. Just over 7 months old. I sell them together no separating them.

DerbyDerby
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching eggs - Advert 6
10

Silkie Hatching eggs

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee. Happy hatching 😀

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ColchesterEssex
5.00
Chickens poultry eggs and chicks and sometimes hens  - Advert 7
1

eggs and chicks and sometimes hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£1Price

Small selection of of quail chicks left about 14, hatched 12th-14th Jan £7 each 6 or more £6 each Unsexed and under heat Taking pre-orders for eggs and chicks. Pekin bantam (chicks & eggs) Brahma (c

StanleyCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs Collection/Posted - Advert 8
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Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs Collection/Posted

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

6 Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie h@tching eggs from a proven fertile flock. Birds are healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian in

BicesterOxfordshire
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie Chicks From 1 Week + - Advert 9
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Bantam Silkie Chicks From 1 Week +

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops 🐥 I have a lovely selection of Bantam Silkie chicks available to loving pet homes. They are currently on heat, eating and drinking well, and thriving

BicesterOxfordshire
Chickens poultry Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs  - Advert 10
5

Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Looking for fluffy and friendly chickens? These are Unhatched Silkie chicken eggs! Silkie chickens are a heritage breed prized for their soft, silky feathers, small size, and docile nature. Our Silkie

HastingsEast Sussex
Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 11
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Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

TadleyHampshire

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.