Silkie rooster 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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5 week old silkie rooster
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MaleSex
£1Price
We have a 5 week old silkie rooster available to a good home. He is black/dark grey in colour. Available now
Kettering, North Northamptonshire
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Bantam x Silkie 6/7 weeks old
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price
Bantam x Silkie 6/7 weeks old estimate rooster. Very tame and well socialised. Handled daily. Loves to cuddle.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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X2 Female & x1 Male chickens for sale
Chickens
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£45Price
***SOLD***Lovely chickens for sale. X2 LegHorn females and x1 Pekin x Silkie male. Will only sell at a trio. Looking for £45 for all three, (£20 per hen and £5 for the rooster) Collection from Scaris
Ormskirk, Lancashire
12
Polish, silkie and polskies
Chickens
12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Several chickens available. A 1 year old polish rooster, very healthy, fertility proven and good at looking after the hens. Lovley dark grey silkie chick, 11 weeks old. In good health. 2 polskie (pol
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Farnborough, Hampshire4.5
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Bantams, Silkies x seebright
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price
Have s mixture of Bantams, silkies and seebright some pure breed some cross... Hatched this week and still some hatching. £25 Hens £15 Roosters 🐓
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Tidworth, Wiltshire
ADVANCED
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Silkie roosters
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price
Silkie roosters needing a good home they have a beautiful temperament & just need a good home as we’re downsizing the flock.
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Littlehampton, West Sussex
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Chicks (various breeds)
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£8Price
DAY OLD CHICKS.... Pekin bantam chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £8 each Polish chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £10 each Barbu D'uccle £10 each Cream Crested Legbar chicks (Sexed) £15 each (b
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Newmarket, Suffolk
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Silkie rooster
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price
Pure Silkie rooster around 5 months old and ready to start breeding.Lovely temperament. Socialised with hens.Message for more information.Kent Gravesend
Gravesend, Kent
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12 Chicks and 5 adults polish/silkies plus pen
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£249Price
We are having to rehome our beautiful babies and adult chickens due to moving We have a polish rooster… 2 female silkies and 2 others not sure if the breed bantam i believe. females are laying well
London, Greater London
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Satin Silkie Rooster FOC
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price
Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I
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Crediton, Devon
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Roosters, hens and chicks for sale
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£40Price
Silkie roosters for sale £40 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
London, Greater London
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rooster silkie
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price
Rooster silkie for free i have 4 roster who’s want contact me on WhatsApp 07456166600
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Ripley, DerbyshireFAQs
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?
