Chickens Poultry for sale in Colchester, Essex
17 Chickens Poultry for sale in Colchester, Essex
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.
POL Serama hen and rooster
Chickens
My Serama hen and rooster need new homes. She’s being bullied by my other hens. He crows rarely, and when he does it’s not very loud so should be fine for gardens with neighbours. Ideally looking to sell together but can let go of one at a stretch. £20 each, open to sensible offers.
POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE
Chickens
🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £18.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light
Chicken chips for poultry runs
Chickens
This product is made from UK-sourced virgin wood chips and not recycled wood waste. Successfully used as a natural long-lasting surface within domestic poultry runs. Nominal particle size 10-40 mm, with minimal dust and fines content. Fire tested in accordance with BS4790:1987. Available in 60 litre bags collection only, Marks Tey - Colchester co61ls collection welco
Sold as a pair or individually
Chickens
These are two lovely cockles which we were sold as chickens to us and due to living in a town it is unfair on the neighbours having them making noise in the morning, they are lovely looking birds plea
6 Chickens
Chickens
Various breeds of chickens, 1 cream legbar, 1 maran, 1 aracuna, and 3 others laying brown eggs. Good summer layers, brown egg layers will lay over winter as well as summer.
Burford brown hens at point of lay
Chickens
20 weeks old Just starting to lay Fully vaccinated Other hybrid hens at the same age Hens (large fowl) Point of lay (hybrids) (18-22 weeks) Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers)
Handsome Cockerel For sale
Chickens
Our beautiful and handsome cockerel needs a new home. He is very gentle to hens and children. We’re moving home and can’t take him. He cockado’s just a little in the morning and it’s a lovely sound.
FREE Cockerel
Chickens
Free to a good home, 6 months old, friendly but to noisy for my garden. Raised with chickens and ducks.
3 laying hybrid hens for sale WITH SUPPLIES!
Chickens
x1 White Leghorn x2 Rhode Rock x1 20kg layers pellets x1 Poultry Drinker x1 Poultry Feeder x1 Bag of Chicken Grit x1 Bag of Hay for nesting Fully vaccinated lovely laying hens that are for sale. The
Cockerel pure silkie breed
Chickens
It is with a heavy heart that I am needing to find this fine young gentleman a new home. I hatched him myself, he comes in the house and is very good with his ladies. My neighbours aren’t impressed w
Young Silkie Pullet
Chickens
Young silkie for sale. She is almost four months old and has a sweet temperament. Silkies are hard to sex, but I'm 99% sure she's a pullet. She has been house chickens so far, so will need some acc
Hybrid hens at point of lay
Chickens
Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £
Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome
Chickens
Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 13 weeks old.£30 for girls and £10 for boys Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Fri
Vorwerk Cockerals
Chickens
2 Vorwerk Cockerals - free to a good home. Very friendly. Wings are clipped on one side. They are currently housed together.
Pekin Bantams - Hens/POL's/Pullets/Cockerals
Chickens
Seling my gorgeous flock of Pekin Bantams due to moving overseas. I have a Millefleur breeding group, Cuckoo breeding group and lots of hens, pullets and POL'S available for good homes. Please get in
Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old
Chickens
22 weeks old hens Will lay ************ eggs a year. Stayed laying last week All vaccinated & mite treated. Pure Breads £35 Hybrids £26 Currently on growers pellets
Two cockerels
Chickens
Mixed breed LF but with green egg laying genetics. One grey/blue and one black and white. Free to new home where they can be useful.
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
