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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

1 weekAge
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

3 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 Chickens, coop and pen for sale - Advert 4
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Chickens, coop and pen for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£150Price

With heavy heart I've got to sale my chickens. They all lay and I'm getting steady 5-6 eggs/day. Breeds are : Marigold (brown eggs) AVAILABLE Speceldy (pink bloom) SOLD Light Sussex ( light brown) AVAILABLE Black Copper Maran( hybrid) darker brown eggs) SOLD White Star x ( looks like zombie chicken ( brown eggs)SOLD Easter Egger ( green eggs) SOLD Decent size of coop wi

LeicesterLeicester (43.8mi)
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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 selection of Poultry in stock here at New Cottage Poultry, we also have an on site shop for everything you need. Come along and have a look around anytime we’re open Monday, Thur

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (39.4mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs - Advert 6
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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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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)
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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 Silkie . Sussex & Orpington chicks  - Advert 3
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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)
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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 3 baby chicks for sale  - Advert 6
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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 7
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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 8
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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 9
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2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters

Chickens

7 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 10
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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 11
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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 12
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Hybrid Hens Point of lay

Chickens

6 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 13
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Auracana mix

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

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

BirminghamWest Midlands (12.2mi)
Chickens poultry 7 Pekin Bantam Chicks  - Advert 14
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7 Pekin Bantam Chicks

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

7 beautiful Pekin Bantam chicks looking for homes 🏡 Hatched 26th April 🐣 Happy and healthy 🥰 Under a brooder ☀️ Please message for any information 😊 Collection only

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BanburyOxfordshire (36mi)
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Rhode Rock - Point of Lay Chickens

Chickens

15 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 (31.9mi)
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Large Brahma

Chickens

4 monthsAge
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) Www.3shirespoul

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NewentGloucestershire (31.9mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful pekin chickens - Advert 17
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Beautiful pekin chickens

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Beautiful 5 weeks old chickens looking for new homes. We have 1 lavendar pekins, 1 black mottled pekin and one gold partridge pekin. Looking for £3 each

HerefordHerefordshire (34mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks For Sale £12 each or 2 for £20 - Advert 18
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Chicks For Sale £12 each or 2 for £20

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Guaranteed female chicks for sale, all chicks are healthy, active, well cared for. They are very friendly. These chicks come from a very good egg layering breed and will make excellent future layers.

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.