Standard 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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Black and Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs
Chickens
6 daysAge
MixedSex
£3Price
Rare Black & Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs from my small mixed-colour breeding group, bred true to type from award-winning exhibition lines. British Araucanas are a recognised traditional UK
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Runcorn, Halton
16Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price
Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light
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Ilkeston, Derbyshire
6Various Bantam Cockerels For Sale
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price
All very well bred, show standard, Bantam cockerels for sale in a variety of breed, All home hatched last year and reared to pick our keepers for this season, Vaccinated, wormed, well kept, ready t
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Ilkeston, Derbyshire
54 Cockerels- standard (meat) breed
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price
NOT TO BE EATEN! Amazing to handle. Been touched since first out the egg! Can be separated if needed
Oldham, Greater Manchester
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Aseel Eggs - Eating/Hatching Heavyweight Bloodline
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price
About These Eggs (Pack of 6) WhatsApp me on ************ (only message please) I am offering pure Aseel fertile eggs from my home-bred, meticulously cared-for flock. This is a rare opportunity to ow
Manchester, Greater Manchester
15Pure breed Silkie hens hatching eggs and chicks
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Pure breed silkies We have hatching eggs chicks growers and POL hens available Both USA and standard Miniature size available and standard size Pol hens £50-65 Growers ( 6-15 weeks) £35 Chicks £15
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10Standard 2 year old light Sussex cockerel
Chickens
2 yearsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Two year-old light Sussex Cockrell. Great Bird used for breeding last year but kept some of his daughters so I had to replace him to prevent inbreeding. Great temperament not aggressive can’t live wit
Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
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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.
