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Silkie hens Chickens Poultry for sale

11 Silkie hens 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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Chickens poultry Quad of silkie x  - Advert 1
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Quad of silkie x

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£1Price

Quad of silkie x birds, 3 hens (pure silkies) and 1 cock (silkie x pekin) used to breed broodys. All good birds, move forces house sale. Pm offers

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HartlepoolHartlepool
Chickens poultry Various hens  - Advert 2
2

Various hens

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Various hens spare for sale all healthy and strong. Young gold silkie hens, marans, olive eggers, Welsummer etc. message for more indo

King's LynnNorfolk
Chickens poultry Silkie, dutch bantam and blue egg layers - Advert 3
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 eggs and chicks and sometimes hens  - Advert 4
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 Multiple hens for sale - Advert 5
7

Multiple hens for sale

Chickens

7 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
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Chickens poultry Roosters for sale (and some hens) - Advert 6
9

Roosters for sale (and some hens)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£40Price

I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry White silkies - Advert 7
11

White silkies

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

White silkies mix of hen and cocks I can’t tell for definite which are hens and cocks but I can sort of tell which might be which only for sale because I am starting to get over run by them. Will sel

High PeakDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 8
13

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.