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White large 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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Pita Pinta Asturiana Hatching Eggs Spanish breed

Chickens

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Pita Pinta Asturiana Hatching Eggs - Rare, traditional Spanish breed – increasingly hard to find in the UK. Beautifully marked birds with calm, friendly temperaments, perfect for both beginners and ex

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KidwellyCarmarthenshire
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Guaranteed Female Hybrid Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All va

LeicesterLeicester
Chickens poultry Day old pure breed chicks  - Advert 3
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Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

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ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry pure white jersey giant roosters - Advert 4
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pure white jersey giant roosters

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

We have 2 jersey Giant pure white roosters for sale. Hatched with 4 females but we can’t keep the roosters sadly because of where we live. Happy to sell separately. Both have the run of a large ar

PudseyWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Brown Leghorn Hatching Eggs  - Advert 5
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Brown Leghorn Hatching Eggs

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Brown Leghorn Hatching Eggs layers of large white eggs and plenty of them £1.50 each or £7:50p for six can be collected or posted postage £5:50 for six next day delivery postage service

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 6
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have 14 week old chickens for sale. Buff Orpingtons large fowl. Silkies black. White. Lavender. Cuckoo. We also have chicks.

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BurnleyLancashire
Chickens poultry Sablepoot Hatching Eggs (Booted Bantams) - Advert 7
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Sablepoot Hatching Eggs (Booted Bantams)

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Special offer: 24 eggs for £30. 6 eggs £10, 12 eggs £18, larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Hatching eggs available from my flock of m

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LincolnLincolnshire
Chickens poultry Various Pure breed chicks/eggs + guinea fowl keets - Advert 8
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Various Pure breed chicks/eggs + guinea fowl keets

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

We have a few chicken breeds on our family smallholding and offer hatching eggs and week olds available in small numbers. (Older chicks available later in the season) see pics of parents and chicks. A

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YorkYork
5.0
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Chickens  - Advert 9
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Pure Breed Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin

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WelwynHertfordshire
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Chickens poultry Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript) - Advert 10
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Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript)

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£11Price

The ultimate white egg layers laying 300/320 eggs All fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each 20 plus £11.00 each Discount on large orders Warrens and Columbian black tails

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth - Advert 11
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Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

YorkYork
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Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs Our first chicks of the season began hatching on 20/03 and will continue through to 22/03. A range of breeds is available, and all chicks will be vaccinated agains

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset
Chickens poultry Quality Point of lay Hybrids for sale  - Advert 13
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Quality Point of lay Hybrids for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

🐔Beautiful POL Hybrid hens Available 🐔 We currently have one of the largest selections of stunning point of lay hybrid hens available, with over 20 varieties to choose from, including coloured egg

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Polands for sale  - Advert 14
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Polands for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

🐔Beautiful Poland Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Poland and Padovanas (beared Polands) chickens available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and doc

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 15
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Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 290 - 320 eggs per year Breeds White leghorns Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Sp

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Silkies for sale  - Advert 16
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Silkies for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

🐔 Beautiful Silkie Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Silkie chickens available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfec

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Day old pure breed chicks  - Advert 17
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Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex

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.