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Silkies Chickens Poultry for sale

19 Silkies 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 Various chickens - Advert 1
9

Various chickens

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

For sale various chickens. Silkies. White, black, gold, cuckoo, lavender. Lavender pekins bantam. Rhode Island Red large fowl. Buff Orpington large fowl. Lavender Orpington large fowl. All chick

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BurnleyLancashire
Chickens poultry Three silkies  - Advert 2
2

Three silkies

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

1x black 1x white 1x brown Much loved healthy happy great laying full silkies Come with their coop and all feeding accessories if needed

OrmskirkLancashire
Chickens poultry Two Cockerel for Sale  - Advert 3
6

Two Cockerel for Sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little cha

WarringtonWarrington
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops - Advert 4
11

Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops

Chickens

4 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 ✨🤍Day Old Silkie chicks 🤍✨ - Advert 5
4

✨🤍Day Old Silkie chicks 🤍✨

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

DAY OLD SILKIE CHICKS 🤍✨ (born 26/12) Facebook page: Dark Peak Poultry Our day-old Silkie chicks are now ready for new homes! Variety of colours available - buff, white, blue, greys 🐥 About Sil

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GlossopDerbyshire
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 Serama cockerels  - Advert 7
71

Serama cockerels

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Young Serama cockerels, £20 Few 10 weeks unsexed Silkies available too, £20 Collection only as I’m unable to deliver

TeddingtonGreater London
Chickens poultry White silkies - Advert 8
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 7 week old silkies - Advert 9
7

7 week old silkies

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hatched on the 17/11/2025 Silkies £15 each Unsexed Happy to do a job lot deal P.m if you have any questions Thanks 😊

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

Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
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 🤎🤍Day old USA Silkie Chicks (25/12) 🤍🤎 - Advert 11
5

🤎🤍Day old USA Silkie Chicks (25/12) 🤍🤎

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

10 x beautiful pure bred silkies born 25th of December. Unsexed as too young. Message for more details. Next to hatch: 🐣 Silkies 🐣Ayam Cemanis Follow Dark Peak Poultry on Facebook 📦 Healthy

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GlossopDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 12
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
Chickens poultry Pair of silkies  - Advert 13
3

Pair of silkies

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

8 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest One pair (cockeral and hen) Also one cockeral available Collection tickhill

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks  - Advert 14
4

Silkie chicks

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

PickeringNorth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry 3 silkies mixed cockerels for free to a good home  - Advert 15
5

3 silkies mixed cockerels for free to a good home

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

3 silkies mix Cockrels available for free to a good home. 7.5 months old Collection from farnborough

FarnboroughHampshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels - Advert 16
211

Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Usa silkies - Advert 17
12

Usa silkies

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

BacupLancashire
Chickens poultry eggs and chicks and sometimes hens  - Advert 18
1

eggs and chicks and sometimes hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£1Price

2 Brahma x warren hens POL Not huge girls and lovely and inquisitive hatched with me 🙂 Taking pre-orders for eggs and chicks. Pekin bantam (chicks & eggs) Brahma (chicks) Brahma x warren (both) 2n

StanleyCounty Durham

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.