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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 Seramas and large fowl - Advert 1
9

Seramas and large fowl

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. 10 Chinese Painted quail chicks hatched 15th March £12 each. Two male legbar chicks hatched 27th Feb £10 each One gold laced orpington chick h

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (24mi)
ADVANCED
4

5 x silkie pullets

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

5 different coloured silkie pullets available. £25 each. Born 14/12/25. These are our last 5 pullets available. Collection from CH46

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WirralMerseyside (2.2mi)
PRO
81

Mixed Bantam HATCHING EGGS

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin and Silkie bantams. Most eggs will be full Pekin, some will be full Silkie or crosses of the two. Lovely range of colours including lavender. A

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WiganGreater Manchester (19.5mi)
5.0
PRO
111

🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.7mi)
PRO
31

Bantam Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Bantam Hens, available from the Poultry Paddock in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. We have Silkies, Pekins and Polish hens for sale. Professionally reared and vaccinated. Note we open by appoint

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NewcastleStaffordshire (44.1mi)
Chickens poultry Orpington hatching eggs  - Advert 6
4

Orpington hatching eggs

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Large Fowl lavender cuckoo and black cuckoo Orpington hatching eggs for sale. From good quality large type orpingtons. The eggs will hatch a mixture of both colours, These are the only chickens we hav

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ShrewsburyShropshire (48.5mi)
Chickens poultry 8 Laying Chickens - Advert 7
1

8 Laying Chickens

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Reducing the size of my flock so there are 8 laying chickens available. £20 each or 8 for £120. Bags of 2KG feed £5. They have been living under a roof and separate from mixing with wild birds.

Ashton-under-LyneGreater Manchester (39mi)
Chickens poultry 3 laying hens for sale  - Advert 8
2

3 laying hens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Hello, I have 3 hens available for sale, one is a year old, two are around 8 months old. They are each laying an egg a day. One is a warren brown, one is a marbar, I am unsure of the other, I believ

WirralMerseyside (2.2mi)
Chickens poultry Polish & silkie chicks  - Advert 9
22

Polish & silkie chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10

ManchesterGreater Manchester (33mi)
Chickens poultry Various chicks available  - Advert 10
74

Various chicks available

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Beautiful Chicks Available Hatching Weekly! 🐣 Looking to add some stunning birds to your flock We have a lovely selection of day old chicks, with new chicks hatching almost every week ✨ Availabl

ManchesterGreater Manchester (33mi)
Chickens poultry Different breed chicks  - Advert 11
1

Different breed chicks

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Many different breed chicks for pre-order, due to hatch Tuesday 24th March 2026 Can go from day old Still to hatch are : 9 Cream legbars (£15 each) 3 Olive Eggers (£15 each) 5 Exchequer (£20 each) 3

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (33mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed chicks ! - Advert 12
2

Pure breed chicks !

Chickens

Due in 4 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Many different breed chicks for pre-order, due to hatch on the 31st March 2026 Can go from day old We are expecting : 7 Silver Laced Wyandottes (£20 each), 7 Gold Laced Wyandottes (£20 each), 12 Rh

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (33mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerels - Advert 13
5

Cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

2 Rosters/cockerels need a good forever home. Can be separated or go together. Will make great addition to your hens.

ShrewsburyShropshire (48.5mi)
Chickens poultry Fertilised chicken eggs-mixed hybrid - Advert 14
8

Fertilised chicken eggs-mixed hybrid

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

£10 for 6 Our girls are really good layers so will have fresh fertilised eggs daily. Cockerel is a brahma copper maran cross Barnevelder hens Light sussex hens Bluebell hens Speckledy hens

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ShrewsburyShropshire (48.5mi)
Chickens poultry 2 Male Gold Line Chickens - Advert 15
2

2 Male Gold Line Chickens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair

LiverpoolMerseyside (2mi)
Chickens poultry Silver laced wynadotte breeding pair - Advert 16
2

Silver laced wynadotte breeding pair

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Approx 2 year old. Only need to go as moving away and can't take poultry. Well handled. Must go together. Collection only.

BacupLancashire (40.3mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks For Sale - Advert 17
5

Silkie Chicks For Sale

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

- We have silkie chicks hatched 28/2 available - latest hatch 14/3/ - Gorgeous colours available. - All our hens and cockerels can be seen on collection. - Leyland, Lancashire

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LeylandLancashire (25.3mi)
Chickens poultry MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie - Advert 18
141

MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie

Chickens

8 weeksAge
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

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WiganGreater Manchester (19.5mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry chickens - Advert 19
41

chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

i have 1 olive egger 1 cream legbar 3 cooper marans 2 cheshire blue and 5 warrens all of them laying eggs

WarringtonWarrington (17.6mi)
Chickens poultry 12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery  - Advert 20
1

12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs , I will post via special delivery . They are fresh eggs from healthy chickens.

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Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (44.1mi)
Chickens poultry Quality Pekin Hatching Eggs excellent fertility  - Advert 21
4

Quality Pekin Hatching Eggs excellent fertility

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Mixed Pekin hatching eggs. Excellent fertility rates and a range of chick colours can be seen in the photos. Collection or can be posted out in polystyrene boxes at a cost. I also have Silkie eggs but

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WarringtonWarrington (17.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie / Bantam Cockerel 🐓  - Advert 22
3

Silkie / Bantam Cockerel 🐓

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price

This is Freckle our Silkie / Bantam cross, he hatched last year and is just under a year old, due to us having 2 full grown silkie cockerels anyway we’ve decided it would be best to re-home freckles s

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.7mi)
Chickens poultry *Swedish Flower Chicks* hatched 7/3/26 - Advert 23
5

*Swedish Flower Chicks* hatched 7/3/26

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Newly hatched Swedish Flower Chicks. Hatched out 7th March. Unsexed Lovely markings All eating and drinking Will need to be on heat for the next 6-8weeks. Will only let go in pairs unless you can pr

SandbachCheshire East (32.3mi)

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.