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Two Chickens Poultry for sale

12 Two 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.

Chickens poultry 2x buff orphingtons roosters - Advert 1
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2x buff orphingtons roosters

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

For sale we have two buff orphington roosters, we hatched them ourselves but have no need for a rooster. £30 each

CrieffPerth and Kinross
Chickens poultry Lavender pekins trio - Advert 2
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Lavender pekins trio

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£55Price

14 week old lavender pekins friendly birds. We are registered with APHA and Defra. A trio is a cockerel and two hens.

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BurnleyLancashire
Chickens poultry Silkie Cockerels  - Advert 3
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Silkie Cockerels

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£2Price

This is Oak (ginger one) and Cheetah (darker one), two silkie cockerels, hatched and reared by us. Hatched July 2025. Friendly and healthy birds with lots of sweet and funny characteristics. Am happy

NorwichNorfolk
Chickens poultry Beautiful Brahma and Brahma cross cockerels - Advert 4
2

Beautiful Brahma and Brahma cross cockerels

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have two lovely young cockerels looking for new homes. One pure breed Gold Partridge Brahma One Warren x Brahma. All are well behaved and have been reared alongside ducks and small dogs. Would excha

BidefordDevon
Chickens poultry Two silkies  - Advert 5
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Two silkies

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

One white one ginger Two friendly silkies chickes They both lay one egg a day Needing to be rehomed due to change in circumstances. More than welcome to also have the pallet house I made for them. £25

HolyheadIsle of Anglesey
Chickens poultry 2 x POL chickens - Advert 6
2

2 x POL chickens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

One leghorn, one crested rock hen both fantastic layers. Only selling due to a change in personal circumstances. They are two lovely chickens who come running out to see you when they hear you. The bl

SpennymoorCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Silkies - Male - Advert 7
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Silkies - Male

Chickens

5 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 Chickens  - Advert 8
2

Chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

A young stunning white Leghorn cockerel and two cross breed hens, cock bird hatched June 25 , hens are about two years old .

St AlbansHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Chickens  - Advert 9
1

Chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£85Price

Aseal chickens cock and hen for sale this years stock will make a good breeding pair choice of two pair

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry White silkies - Advert 10
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 Three beautiful cockrels looking for a new home - Advert 11
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Three beautiful cockrels looking for a new home

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

We have two Polish Mopheads and one little bantam cockrel available for rehoming. All very pretty and lovely tame characters but fighting with each other (accidentaly bought as hens). Looking for new

TruroCornwall
Chickens poultry French copper black and blue Marans cockerel  - Advert 12
2

French copper black and blue Marans cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

I have two spare fantastic breeding French marans cockerels They were both hatched from one of the darkest eggs in the Netherlands top breeders I also have a Marbar cockerel same age olive egg produ

SouthamptonSouthampton
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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.