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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 Pekin polish chicks Unsexed pure breed  - Advert 1
7

Pekin polish chicks Unsexed pure breed

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pure breed Pekin and polish chicks available. Need heat and brooder set up. Unsexed. Other poultry available. More chicks and ducklings due to hatch. Polish £15 pekins £10

WimborneDorset (43.3mi)
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3

Rhode Rock point of lay chickens

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£24Price

Rhode Rock is a tough and reliable hybrid bred to lay a good number of eggs, especially good at free ranging and foraging. Temperament: Confident hardy hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Bantams - Advert 3
7

Silkie Bantams

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

The fluffiest of the lot and always in big demand so keep an eye on availability if you want our beautiful Silkies. They make great pets and are the perfect garden flock member. They do appreciate a

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
ADVANCED
4

Shires Brown Hybrid

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Shires Brown. The classic hen, easy to tame and a reliable addition to the flock. Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
ADVANCED
3

Millefleur

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Millefleur mottled plumage. Temperament: Calm ornamental Eggs: Cream Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐ lighter layer Notes: Kept m

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
Chickens poultry Faverolles - Advert 6
2

Faverolles

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Large Salmon Faverolles. These are a lovely gentle large breed perfect for the garden flock. Layers of pinkish eggs and sporting there trademark earmuffs. These get on well with some of our other pur

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
PRO
5

Large Brahma

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

We have a limited number of Brahma large fowl available in April. Such beautiful gentle giants, a real garden favourite! Gold, Blue, Lemon Pyle, Isabella. (some cockerels available) Temperament: Ex

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties - Advert 8
121

Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Back in stock! We now have a wide range of hybrids and pure breeds available. Point of lay hens in a variety of colours now for sale. These girls are fully vaccinated and ready to start laying at the

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
Chickens poultry Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL - Advert 9
151

Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots, Padovana, Japanese bantams and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check w

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
PRO
4

Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females

Chickens

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

We have a new batch of chicks available. All female, vaccinated and in 9 different colours. These will grow into the same beautiful hybrids we sell. Sold as three or more and will require heat lamp

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay coloured egg layers - Advert 11
6

Point of Lay coloured egg layers

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have a good number of dark egg layers available. These are Copper Maran hybrids and lay a lovely chocolate brown egg. Point of lay and fully vaccinated. Blue and Olive egg layers and other hybr

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NewentGloucestershire (38mi)
Chickens poultry Farmyard Mix Hatching Eggs & Orpington chickens - Advert 12
2

Farmyard Mix Hatching Eggs & Orpington chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Farmyard hatching eggs mix £3/egg Hens: Leghorn, Devon Bronze, ISA, Cockerels: Orpington Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) selling for £20

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WitneyOxfordshire (46.9mi)
PRO
2

Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£13Price

Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye

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StroudGloucestershire (26mi)
PRO
7

6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs. All orders are sent via 24 tracked royal mail. Please allow your eggs to rest for 24 hours prior to either placing under a broody hen or in an incuba

ThatchamBerkshire (47.2mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed Mini Bantam Chicken  - Advert 15
ADVANCED
12

Mixed Mini Bantam Chicken

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Lovely chicken. colorful. ready to go. If you’re looking a lovely chicken, we have here male or female.

GloucesterGloucestershire (33.9mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks for sale  - Advert 16
2

Chicks for sale

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Unsexed mixed large fowl All still needing heat All eating and drinking £5 each And hatching eggs also available

BridgwaterSomerset (32.8mi)
Chickens poultry Silver appenzeller Trio  - Advert 17
3

Silver appenzeller Trio

Chickens

3 yearsAge
MixedSex
£120Price

Cockerel and 2 hens. Laying well. Been hatching a few out of a big flock. We are closing down our flock size due to other commitments. May have others available for the right money. Stunning healthy b

WincantonSomerset (22.5mi)
Chickens poultry X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs  - Advert 18
2

X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur

WhitchurchHampshire (45.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie chick - Advert 19
41

Silkie chick

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£16Price

Beautiful grey silky chick for sale very friendly had to get rid of because not enough room in the cage for them to all have room

WimborneDorset (43.3mi)
Chickens poultry Serama chicks - Advert 20
2

Serama chicks

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

A few 5 weeks £20 Some due mid april £10 Hatching eggs £15 for 6 (primarily seramas but some mixed breed)

CowbridgeVale of Glamorgan (47.3mi)
Chickens poultry Two hens for sale,  - Advert 21
1

Two hens for sale,

Chickens

10 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, can come with a large bag of growers pellets (open)

HerefordHerefordshire (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry Indian game, shamo, English game - hatching eggs - Advert 22
6

Indian game, shamo, English game - hatching eggs

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Indian game(LF), shamo (LF) and old English game bantam hatching eggs, proven fertile this year. Parents in picture. £25 per 6 eggs including free postage and packing UK mainland 24hr tracked. Payment

HungerfordBerkshire (36.4mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender Pekin Cockerel  - Advert 23
1

Lavender Pekin Cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Seeking a permanent home for a cockerel. He is currently looking for a flock to protect and a secure environment to join. • Breed: lavender pekin • Age: about 2 years • Current Location: Salisbury SP3

SalisburyWiltshire (32.6mi)
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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.