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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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Mixed Giant Brahma Hatching Eggs

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Beautiful fresh eggs from my Giant Brahma Hens. Colours include Lavender, Blue, Splash, Black and White. Eggs collected daily to ensure freshness. Postage available. £3 per egg

AttleboroughNorfolk (43mi)
Chickens poultry Various chickens for sale  - Advert 2
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Various chickens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£123Price

Various chicken breeds for sale Silkies Polish Brahama Pekin Cochin Growers hens pol and some cockerels available

GravesendKent (38.7mi)
Chickens poultry Day old pure breed chicks  - Advert 3
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Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

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ColchesterEssex (0.3mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay Chickens  - Advert 4
9

Point of lay Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£22Price

Huge selection of chickens, both hybrids and purebreeds. Point of lay, fully vaccinated. Excellent healthy stock. Hybrids in 17 types Purebreeds in large and bantam Chicks including olive egg layers w

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MaidstoneKent (46.3mi)
Chickens poultry Large Brahma cockerel available - Advert 5
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Large Brahma cockerel available

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Very beautiful bird with feathered legs. Healthy, active, and used to free ranging. Ideal for breeding or as a statement addition to a flock.

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DunmowEssex (22.8mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching Eggs – Fertilised - Advert 6
5

Silkie Hatching Eggs – Fertilised

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Fertilised Silkie chicken hatching eggs available from our small, well cared for backyard flock near Stansted / Dunmow. Eggs are collected daily and stored correctly Fertility is good, but cannot be

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DunmowEssex (22.8mi)
Chickens poultry Two Beautiful Peking Bantam Hens available  - Advert 7
5

Two Beautiful Peking Bantam Hens available

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Two stunning Pekin Bantam hens, one Lavender and one Silver Partridge, available. Both have just started laying. Lovely birds, very sweet. Only selling as I have chicks coming through and need to make

BarkingGreater London (42.9mi)
Chickens poultry Purebreed Lavender Araucana bantam cockerel - Advert 8
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Purebreed Lavender Araucana bantam cockerel

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Lovely natured boy, hatched by me last summer. Blue egg gene. Needs his own flock now. Collection from Ware, East Herts.

WareHertfordshire (39.7mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs - Advert 9
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have quail eggs, producing some really lovely colours. Mini silver apple yards , adorable friendly small ducks. Lovely mixture of hybrid, mixture of different colour eggs. Red laced Indian Game. Bea

WelwynHertfordshire (47.2mi)
Chickens poultry Chick's for sale  - Advert 10
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Chick's for sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

I have 12, 5 week old chick's that are looking for a loving home. The chick's are hybrids and are a mix of boy and girl. The chick's will lay beautiful brown eggs and will grow up to be a snowy white

SaxmundhamSuffolk (33.3mi)
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Polish hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£9Price

Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5

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ColchesterEssex (0.3mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
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Big Brahma hatching eggs mixed colours x 6

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£24Price

Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

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ColchesterEssex (0.3mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Beautiful day old pekin bantam chicks and growers  - Advert 13
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Beautiful day old pekin bantam chicks and growers

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

I have got some beautiful day old pekin bantam chicks. They are from my mixed flock and Would make lovely pet. £6 each. Collection near Ely cb6 littleport. Pm me if you have any questions I will als

ElyCambridgeshire (43.6mi)
Chickens poultry Peking bantam chicks for sale - Advert 14
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Peking bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Some are buff and some are speckled - mixed colours and sex. Photos included of parents. Successful hatching 15/18. Happy to sell fertile eggs too - £10 for 6, plus P&P. Chicks are £10 each.

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Bishop's StortfordHertfordshire (31.5mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks (various breeds) - Advert 15
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Chicks (various breeds)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£8Price

DAY OLD CHICKS.... Pekin bantam chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £8 each Polish chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £10 each Barbu D'uccle £10 each Cream Crested Legbar chicks (Sexed) £15 each (b

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NewmarketSuffolk (31.4mi)
Chickens poultry Male Splash Silkie Chicken - Advert 16
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Male Splash Silkie Chicken

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

We need to sell as was sold to us as a female. Loves a cuddle once you’ve got hold of him! ************

BrentwoodEssex (31.5mi)
Chickens poultry POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE  - Advert 17
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POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

🐓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 vacci

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GraysThurrock (37.9mi)
Chickens poultry Goldlines laying hens - Advert 18
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Goldlines laying hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Goldlines pullets POL Lovely friendly hybrid hens meaning they are prolific layers laying in excess of 300 eggs a year £20 each or 10 for £150 All feed, bedding and poultry supplies in available

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ColchesterEssex (0.3mi)
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Hybrid laying hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Hybrid laying hens POL Nice variety of hybrids available 🌈 🐔Cooper black Maran (deep rich brown egg layers) £30 ea 🪺Cotswold legbar (Blue eggs) £30 ea 🫒Olive egger (Olive coloured eggs) £30 🐔

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ColchesterEssex (0.3mi)
Chickens poultry 🥚 Fertile Silkie Eggs for Sale 🐔 - Advert 20
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🥚 Fertile Silkie Eggs for Sale 🐔

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Fertile eggs from healthy, purebred Silkie chickens. Well cared for and ideal for hatching. ✨ Good fertility ✨ colours dad (white), mum (black) 📍 Collection only RM14 💬 Price: 6 🥚 x£18 📩 Messag

UpminsterGreater London (36.3mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid chicks - Advert 21
8

Hybrid chicks

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

New chicks available now🐥🐣 All chicks are unsexed unless stated otherwise Thank you for reading my advertisement, Kay’s hatchery

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WelwynHertfordshire (47.3mi)
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Chickens  - Advert 22
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Pure Breed Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin

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WelwynHertfordshire (47.3mi)
5.0

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.