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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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💙 EXHIBITION STOCK- SABLEPPOT HATCHING EGGS🥚

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£4Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

TadworthSurrey (32.2mi)
5.0
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🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs- (booted bantams)🐥

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, I have four lemon Millefleur and two gold Millefleur hens. If you

TadworthSurrey (32.2mi)
5.0
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Day old chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Hey guys we have around 10 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information

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AltonHampshire (34.5mi)
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Vorverk chickens all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (46mi)
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Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN UPDATED AS WE NOW HAVE LOTS OF DIFFERENT BREEDS BACK IN STOCK!!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. The following breeds are all available now: Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) Skylines (blue egg lay

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry chickens POL 22 weeks old  - Advert 6
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chickens POL 22 weeks old

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

6 pekin bantam laying eggs £40 20 blacktail 20 weeks just start laying eggs £25 5 black cooper marans £28 8 weeks old chicks off the heat pekin bantam Vorwerks blue bell Silkies various colours bantam brahma mix indian game/brahma mix ayam cemani/sussex 6 weeks old pekin bantam ,etc Prices start from £12 ask me about price for breed you want POL chickens

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RomfordGreater London (40mi)
5.0
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Pure breed Pekin chicken eggs, quail hatching eggs

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £10 12 eggs for £20 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including

LondonGreater London (28mi)
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Bantam mum with 15 Pekin bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Beautiful bantam mum with 15 Pekin bantam chicks for sale Can sell chicks as each £12 or full set 15 chicks and mum for £200 Based in se9 No time wasters plz also if not available I will remove the

LondonGreater London (28mi)
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Point of lay Brahma hens for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

3 x stunning Brahma hens for sale, point of lay - should start laying soon. Wonderful chickens to look at, make lovely pets. Pure breed, hard to find. £60 each or £160 for 3 Collection from a HP27 p

Princes RisboroughBuckinghamshire (7.5mi)
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Mixed Colour Pekin Cockerels

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have two for sale (£10 each), they were hatched at home and we ended up with more males than females so we are looking to rehome them before they start fighting for the ladies.

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PulboroughWest Sussex (47.6mi)
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Appenzella in a mix of colours

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (46mi)
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Fertile chicken eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Here we have for sale are some of our fertile chicken eggs which will be a cross breed of Rhode Island Reds and Brahmas, they are £2 each and shipping is an extra £7. Any extra questions feel free to

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AltonHampshire (34.5mi)
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POL Warren hens for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any othe

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AltonHampshire (34.5mi)
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Silver spangled Hamburg

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pure bantam silver spangled Hamburg hens, £40each! These beautiful hens hatched at the beginning of September.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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Polish bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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Silkie hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Lovely silkie hens available at £40 each. Only 3 left now! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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Silver laced Wyandotte bantams

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Absolutely gorgeous silver laced Wyandotte hens available at £40 each! These are true bantams and hatched beginning of September!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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Pekins

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Beautiful Pekin girls available, all colours are £35 each. Apart from the black hens, these are now £30 each! Age in this advert isn’t correct!! These hatched end November - beginning of December. Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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Farmyard Mix Hatching Eggs & Orpington chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Farmyard hatching eggs mix £3/egg Hens: Leghorn, Devon Bronze, ISA, Cockerels: Orpington Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) selling for £20

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WitneyOxfordshire (33.3mi)
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Chickens and chicks read description

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Day old Pekin and Brahma chicks unsexed £10 2 week old silkie chicks unsexed £15 3 week old pekin chicks £12 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£70 Colombian wyandotte bantam hen Pekin hen Hybrid hens Silkie hens Orpington hen Egyptian fayoumi pair Brahma trio Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock Paint silkie pair Quails available from day olds to layin

FarnboroughHampshire (23.7mi)
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Welsummer bantam hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Most beautiful Welsummer hens available at £30 each. These are true bantams and hatched at the beginning of September.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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Buff Orpington

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

We have available 6 buff Orpington hens £50 each and 1 cockerel £25. These are available individually, but also as a breeding flock. Discounted price will then apply.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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Silver and gold Campine hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We have available 1 silver Campine hen and 1 gold Campine hen. These beautiful hens are now £35 each. These hatched at the beginning of September.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
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Light Sussex and Rhode Island Red Bantam hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have got 1 light Sussex hen and 1 Rhode Island Red hen available. These beautiful hens are pure bantams and now available for £30 each!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.3mi)
5.0
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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.