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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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Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females

Chickens

1 weekAge
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 (43.8mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerels - Advert 2
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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 (39.6mi)
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Hybrid chicks for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 14 CHICKS AVAILABLE : 10 girls 4 boys

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CoventryWest Midlands (16.7mi)
Chickens poultry Fertilised chicken eggs-mixed hybrid - Advert 4
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Fertilised chicken eggs-mixed hybrid

Chickens

1 dayAge
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 (39.6mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma chicks and orpington chicks - Advert 5
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Brahma chicks and orpington chicks

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

I have day olds Brahmas and also mixed orpingtons, pure breeds but not sure wich colours as I put a mix of eggs in, some lavenders I know of! Price is of each… I have a hatch due on Saturday!

StaffordStaffordshire (24.6mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds - Advert 6
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Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lovely range of colours available- bluebells, speckledies, warrens, white star, rhode rocks, white Sussex, silver Sussex and small number of blue egg layers. Blue egg layers are £30, all the others ar

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BirminghamWest Midlands (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam Roosters x3 - Advert 7
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Bantam Roosters x3

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price

We have 3 x Bantham roosters that we are looking to rehome. Lovely birds we are just a little heavy on the males here on our farm. £25 per bird

DroitwichWorcestershire (18.7mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam chicken chicks - Advert 8
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Pekin bantam chicken chicks

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

They will need a heat lamp for 4-6 weeks as hatched in the incubator , feed on chick crumb & water until old enough

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WalsallWest Midlands (8.4mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching Eggs - Advert 9
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Silkie Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Mixed silkie hatching eggs from a mixed flock Fertility is excellent on these having a weekly hatch myself from them Chicks also available

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WorcesterWorcestershire (24.1mi)
Chickens poultry rooster silkie - Advert 10
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rooster silkie

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Rooster silkie for free i have 4 roster who’s want contact me on WhatsApp 07456166600

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RipleyDerbyshire (44.3mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Hens for Sale!  - Advert 11
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Point of Lay Hens for Sale!

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Price Ranges from £25-35 Message me for more information about breeds, prices and availability etc…

WorcesterWorcestershire (24.1mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay coloured egg layers - Advert 12
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Point of Lay coloured egg layers

Chickens

13 weeksAge
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 (43.8mi)
Chickens poultry Large cockerels - Advert 13
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Large cockerels

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have 2 cockerels available to new homes, hatched last year. Bred from olive egg laying strains. £15 each

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NorthamptonWest Northamptonshire (45.2mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed size and colour cockerels  - Advert 14
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Mixed size and colour cockerels

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to the right home. I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if I can find them good homes. Must have hens for them to be with and I’d li

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DaventryWest Northamptonshire (34.4mi)
Chickens poultry 12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery  - Advert 15
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12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery

Chickens

2 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 (38.2mi)
Chickens poultry Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL - Advert 16
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Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

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

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NewentGloucestershire (43.8mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Mixed flock hatching eggs - Advert 17
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6 Mixed flock hatching eggs

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs from Mixed flock - brahma, easter eggers, jersey giant, silkies, rangers. All live together.

WorcesterWorcestershire (24.1mi)
Chickens poultry Barba D’Uccle and pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantams - Advert 18
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Barba D’Uccle and pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

4 x Barba D’Uccle bantam hens £20 each 8 x Pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantam hens £15 each 20 weeks old

Stourport-on-SevernWorcestershire (18.9mi)
Chickens poultry Rosecombs  - Advert 19
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Rosecombs

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

For sale breeding group of rosecomb bantams. Pair of black 2024 hatched 2 blue pullets 2025 hatched 4 black pullets 2025 hatched £20 each

LeicesterLeicester (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry Polish chicken hatching eggs  - Advert 20
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Polish chicken hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£16Price

price is for 6 eggs from our beautiful birds (see photos) Lovely friendly chickens. Any questions please ask. collection from St18 or postage £6.50 Eggs will be fresh, securely wrapped and posted Ro

StaffordStaffordshire (24.6mi)
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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.