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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 Light Sussex hens  - Advert 1
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Light Sussex hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

4 light Sussex hens All 1 year old Good laying hens £20 each Also have 3 buff Sussex hens available

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (17.3mi)
Chickens poultry Colombian Blacktail Female Chicks - Advert 2
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Colombian Blacktail Female Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

The Columbian Blacktail is a much-loved British favourite — a friendly, reliable layer with warm chestnut feathers and a glossy black tail. These chicks grow into calm, confident hens that are easy to handle and perfect for both first-time keepers and experienced smallholders. Our chicks are sexed females, hatched from our own breeding group here on our smallholding near S

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StroudGloucestershire (41.6mi)
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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

4 weeksAge
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 layers with calm, friendly temperaments. This cross creates auto-sexing chicks, meaning you can tell the boys from the girls at a day old — the red chicks are female and the yello

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StroudGloucestershire (41.6mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs - Advert 4
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6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi

BicesterOxfordshire (49mi)
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Chickens poultry 3 cockerels for rehome - Advert 1
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3 cockerels for rehome

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Due to noise complaints unfortunately we need to rehome our 3 boys. The black silkie is nearly 2 and the others are nearly 12 months. Warwickshire area

WarwickWarwickshire (20.5mi)
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Unsexed Silkie and Polish Chick

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

These chicks are ready to go outside. Unsexed, 8 black silkies and 1 white Polish. On growers pellets, off heat and ready for their new coops

BicesterOxfordshire (49mi)
Chickens poultry Guaranteed Female chicks  - Advert 3
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Guaranteed Female chicks

Chickens

1 dayAge
FemaleSex
£7Price

Guaranteed female chicks available from the 8th may Light Sussex . Rhode rock . Barred rock . Plenty available message to order Minimum purchase is 2 £7.50 each

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (17.3mi)
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Point of Lay Hybrids For Sale!

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode

WorcesterWorcestershire (12.1mi)
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Polish, Silkie & Pekin Bantam Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (39.4mi)
Chickens poultry Aseel hen - Advert 6
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Aseel hen

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

About 10 months old already laying eggs Eggs came from Pakistan mianwali blood Got more pictures and videos if needed

BirminghamWest Midlands (12.2mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie hatching eggs - Advert 7
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Silkie hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Wonderful silkie hatching eggs from my trio. Currently I only have white but in future I might have other colours available. £18 per 6. Can do 24hr tracked at extra cost.

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Bearded Serama Trio for Loving Home - Advert 8
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Bearded Serama Trio for Loving Home

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

🐔✨ Something quite a bit special… ✨🐔 I have a stunning trio available—a beautiful black hen with golden lacing, a golden hen, and a ginger rooster 💛 These are crossbreed miniature birds (Serama h

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RuardeanGloucestershire (39.5mi)
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Rainbow egg layers at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

These point of lay Hens are all fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites. Loads of breeds and egg colours to choose from too. Priced at £20-35 depending on breeds. We have a cracking selecti

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (39.4mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie . Sussex & Orpington chicks  - Advert 10
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Silkie . Sussex & Orpington chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Priced between £6 to £9 each Message for prices various breeds available Silkie . Light Sussex . Chocolate Orpington. Black Orpington. Hatched on the 23rd April. Plenty to choose from Min

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (17.3mi)
Chickens poultry 6 fertile cream legbar eggs  - Advert 11
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6 fertile cream legbar eggs

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hi I have for sale 6 cream legbar eggs, I post out Monday- Thursday , or you can collect , securely packaged

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NuneatonWarwickshire (27.8mi)
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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 (43.8mi)
Chickens poultry 3 baby chicks for sale  - Advert 13
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3 baby chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 little chicks for sale. Not sure about the gender. We got them for friends but unfortunately we can't keep them

OldburyWest Midlands (11.5mi)
Chickens poultry White cock - Advert 14
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White cock

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Got a good natured mixed breed cock for sale. He is in need of his own brood now. He has lovely temperament like his dad. Any questions please ask. I will need proof of setup and hens before letting h

TiptonWest Midlands (12.9mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed bantams for sale - Advert 15
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Pure breed bantams for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each

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ShifnalShropshire (26.2mi)
Chickens poultry 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters - Advert 16
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2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters looking for homes. If you would like one or the other let me know or both. They need to be going onto growers food now as well. I have a brand new bag avai

HerefordHerefordshire (34mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Sussex hens - Advert 17
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Buff Sussex hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

3 buff Sussex laying hens Laying well 1 year olds Vaccinated £25 each

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (17.3mi)
Chickens poultry 2 x polish hens - Advert 18
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2 x polish hens

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

Bought last month but unfortunately not getting on with our flock or garden set up. Really sad sale as daughter absolutely loves them. Not yet laying.

LydneyGloucestershire (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid Hens Point of lay - Advert 19
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Hybrid Hens Point of lay

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars

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ShifnalShropshire (26.2mi)
Chickens poultry Auracana mix  - Advert 20
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Auracana mix

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Young and strong rooster…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands (12.2mi)

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.