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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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16

Beautiful orpington chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

We have 2 week old orpington chicks, spiklet chicks. They are currently still on heat and will require heat for at least another 4 weeks. They are all eating and drinking well and are fit and healthy.

NewcastleStaffordshire (39.8mi)
ADVANCED
4

Swedish Flower trio 🌸

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£70Price

A lovely, eye catching group made up of one cockerel and two hens. Swedish Flowers are a rare heritage breed known for their calm, friendly nature and absolutely stunning, varied plumage no two birds

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.7mi)
Chickens poultry X2 Female & x1 Male chickens for sale  - Advert 3
5

X2 Female & x1 Male chickens for sale

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£45Price

Lovely chickens for sale. X2 LegHorn females and x1 Pekin x Silkie male. Will only sell at a trio. Looking for £45 for all three, (£20 per hen and £5 for the rooster) Collection from Scarisbrick, nr

OrmskirkLancashire (13.7mi)
Chickens poultry 4 Cockerels- standard (meat) breed - Advert 4
5

4 Cockerels- standard (meat) breed

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

NOT TO BE EATEN! Amazing to handle. Been touched since first out the egg! Can be separated if needed

OldhamGreater Manchester (39.2mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington hens  - Advert 5
4

Buff Orpington hens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

2x buff Orpington hens around 6 months 1x big brown One pinky colour lovely/ calm Only reason for selling is that they seem to be getting picked on by my 3 bantam pekins. Shockingly by how big th

DenbighDenbighshire (21.7mi)
PRO
81

Hybrid Point of Lay Pullets (Hens)

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Blue Eggers (Yorkshire Blues) White Star Blue Belles 18 weeks old and will start laying in approx 2 weeks. £20 each, collecti

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WiganGreater Manchester (19.5mi)
5.0
PRO
71

Collection or Posted - Pekin Bantam HATCHING EGGS

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available from my flock of Pekin bantams. Lovely range of colours including lavender. All eggs will be collected fresh to order so well within the maximum 7-10 days. High fertility

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WiganGreater Manchester (19.5mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Maran POL, Seramas, and Orpington roosters - Advert 8
5

Maran POL, Seramas, and Orpington roosters

Chickens

11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Black French Maran hen POL £45 Cuckoo Maran hen POL £35 One unsexed Serama chick £20, hatched mid March One Marbar (olive egger) rooster grow out £15 One gold laced Orpington rooster grow out £15 One

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (24mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerel  - Advert 9
2

Cockerel

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

Unfortunately due to 1 his cockadoododdooo and 2 my hen wanting to beat him up every time she sees him I have to let my Nugget go to a new home. He’s a beautiful boy been handled so much by myself and

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Llandudno JunctionConwy Principal Area (32.8mi)
Chickens poultry Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted - Advert 10
15

Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkies and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered.

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NantwichCheshire East (30.7mi)
Chickens poultry Turkeys  and chickens for sale - Advert 11
10

Turkeys and chickens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£300Price

Due to having to move we have turkeys and chickens for sale 11 chickens very good layers blue and dark brown egg and we have 5 turkeys hen are laying

BlackpoolBlackpool (28.6mi)
Chickens poultry 3 hen 1 rooster silky chickens - Advert 12
82

3 hen 1 rooster silky chickens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£75Price

4 silky chickens for sale 3 hens always lay eggs and 1 rooster actively breeding and protecting the hens they were raised together a few months ago always get eggs daily very healthy and so cute they

ManchesterGreater Manchester (33mi)
Chickens poultry French copper marans chick - Advert 13
4

French copper marans chick

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

French copper maran chick cockerel for sale. Being sold by himself but if needs be would consider selling a female with him. They are 10 days old as of this post Both chicks have been hand raised/ br

ChesterCheshire West and Chester (14.7mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed warrens - Advert 14
3

Mixed warrens

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£35Price

They are very alert and friendly cockerels from a mixed warren breed. Healthy, active, and friendly with people £35 each.

BlackburnBlackburn with Darwen (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks day old pure breed, some mixedo - Advert 15
13

Chicks day old pure breed, some mixedo

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Cream legbars, lavender leghorns, French Bresse, English farmhouse, marans, olive eggers. Hatched 15/04/26 Ready for collection from 16/04/26 or 17/04/26

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BuryGreater Manchester (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching Eggs Cream legbar (blue egg layer)  - Advert 16
2

Hatching Eggs Cream legbar (blue egg layer)

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available. Fantastic fertile results. £12 for 6 eggs. Pick up only. The girls will lay a blue or pale green egg. I’ll have chicks available in 3/4 weeks. Girls £10 Boys £3 Photos

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RossendaleLancashire (40.3mi)
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4

Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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NewcastleStaffordshire (44.1mi)
PRO
161

🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

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)
Chickens poultry 2 PURE PAKISTANI ASEEL MALES - Advert 19
4

2 PURE PAKISTANI ASEEL MALES

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£150Price

Up for sale 2 Top Quality Pakistani Aseel males First one Sawa bird He is a Pure Top Quality bird very very strong bird he is absolutely beautiful very high masti bird outclass bird He is for £250

ManchesterGreater Manchester (33mi)
Chickens poultry Aseel Indius Gigante Chicken Pair Male and Female - Advert 20
7

Aseel Indius Gigante Chicken Pair Male and Female

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£200Price

Here for sale I have my two Aseel chickens. One female one male, I hatched them both together last year. They’re fantastic chickens, they do tricks and can fly very high, they aren’t your normal chick

BlackburnBlackburn with Darwen (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching Eggs - Silver Laced Wyandotte Large Fowl - Advert 21
4

Hatching Eggs - Silver Laced Wyandotte Large Fowl

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

I have for sale hatching eggs for silver laced wyandottes, large fowl. Coming from unrelated high quality stock. 6 eggs for £12 collected or £20 delivered. Please message me with the quantity you req

PrestonLancashire (28.8mi)
Chickens poultry Cuckoo maran pullets - Advert 22
3

Cuckoo maran pullets

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Point of lay Cuckoo Maran pullets. 26 weeks old.Hatched 25th September 2026. 6 available. Looking for forever homes. Optional Cockerell available if required (£10). Pullets £25 each.All now started

MacclesfieldCheshire East (38.7mi)
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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.