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Silkies Chickens Poultry for sale

20 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 breeds of chickens for sale  - Advert 1
9

Various breeds of chickens for sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£1,234Price

Various chickens for sale . Pekin bantam , polish , Brahamas , Silkies , Cochins and blue egg layers . Hens and cockerels available. Most breeds we have from fertile eggs to POL . Phone or message for

GravesendKent
Chickens poultry Chicks, pullets, cockerels  - Advert 2
39

Chicks, pullets, cockerels

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks 🐣 On heat and off heat Silkies from 3 days old Up until 5 weeks old on heat Then we have 6 weeks old OFF heat And 15 week old silkies OFF heat All Silkies are UNSEXED Als

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Melton MowbrayLeicestershire
Chickens poultry Various Point of Lay Female Chickens - Advert 3
6

Various Point of Lay Female Chickens

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

From the weekend of 7th February we have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Black Rocks, Speckeldies, Bluebells, White Stars, Black Tails, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex

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NantwichCheshire East
Chickens poultry MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie - Advert 4
14

MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie

Chickens

1 weekAge
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
1 review
Chickens poultry Silkie, Polish, cream legbar chicks  - Advert 5
1

Silkie, Polish, cream legbar chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have silkie , Polish, cream legbar chicks available to pre order. Will need to be kept under heat lamp. £10 each. Discount available for multiple purchases Hatching eggs also available from sil

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BradfordWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Pure breed bantams and large fowl - Advert 6
9

Pure breed bantams and large fowl

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

From the 10th of February we will have our first batch of 2026 pure breeds ready for there forever coop. We have Silkies, Poland, Pandova, Sablepoots, pekins, rumpless Araucana, Brahma and Salmon Fav

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DeesideFlintshire
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks  - Advert 7
4

Silkie chicks

Chickens

12 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 Quad of silkie x  - Advert 8
5

Quad of silkie x

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£70Price

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 eggs and chicks and sometimes hens  - Advert 9
2

eggs and chicks and sometimes hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£1Price

Coturnix quail eggs currently available £10 a dozen Next quail hatch due 9th Feb 2025 Taking pre-orders for eggs and chicks. And pre-orders for sexed quail. Pekin bantam (chicks & eggs) Brahma (chi

StanleyCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks  - Advert 10
4

Silkie chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Manchester Poultry People 🐣 Chicks hatching weekly! 🐣 We have a beautiful selection of quality chicks available, with new hatches every week. Currently available: • Ayam Cemani • Silkies (vario

ManchesterGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Silkie and Americana  - Advert 11
3

Silkie and Americana

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

2 silkies and 2 Americans for sale they are well looked after message for more details £30 each or 2 for £55

NottinghamNottingham
Chickens poultry Silkies - Male - Advert 12
4

Silkies - Male

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Incubated silkies myself back in July. Need to rehome these two males. One as you can see is a Splash. Both easy to handle and are used to being feed by hand also. Just becoming too fruity now wit

TowcesterWest Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Various chickens - Advert 13
9

Various chickens

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

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 14
2

Three silkies

Chickens

3 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 Bantam Silkie Chicks From 1 Week + - Advert 15
14

Bantam Silkie Chicks From 1 Week +

Chickens

8 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 Silkies - Advert 16
102

Silkies

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Young Serama cockerels, £20 Few unsexed Silkies available too, £25 Collection only as I’m unable to deliver

TeddingtonGreater London
Chickens poultry White silkies - Advert 17
11

White silkies

Chickens

11 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 Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs  - Advert 18
5

Unhatched pure bred silky chicken eggs

Chickens

5 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

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.