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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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16

Beautiful orpington chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

We have 2 week old orpington chicks, spiklet chicks. They are currently still on heat and will require heat for at least another 4 weeks. They are all eating and drinking well and are fit and healthy.

NewcastleStaffordshire (45.8mi)
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4

Swedish Flower trio 🌸

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£70Price

A lovely, eye catching group made up of one cockerel and two hens. Swedish Flowers are a rare heritage breed known for their calm, friendly nature and absolutely stunning, varied plumage no two birds

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GlossopDerbyshire (15.7mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma Chicks - Advert 3
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Brahma Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

2x 2 week old LF Brahma chicks. 1 Gold Partridge, 1 possibly dark.Need heat set up for a few weeks yet. Unsexed, must go together. Price for both

HalifaxWest Yorkshire (6mi)
Chickens poultry Salmon Faverolle Hatching Eggs  - Advert 4
3

Salmon Faverolle Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£1Price

Salmon Faverolle Large Foul hatching eggs fertilised and have been very fertile this season £1.50 each postage £4.00 48hr delivery for 6 £6.00 per 6 next day delivery

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire (31mi)
Chickens poultry Jersey Giant Hatching Eggs  - Advert 5
3

Jersey Giant Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Jersey Giant Large Foul hatching eggs fertilised hatching eggs freshly laid very good hatching results this season £2.00 each postage £4.00 48hr delivery £6.00 next day delivery for six

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire (31mi)
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81

Hybrid Point of Lay Pullets (Hens)

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Blue Eggers (Yorkshire Blues) White Star Blue Belles 18 weeks old and will start laying in approx 2 weeks. £20 each, collecti

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WiganGreater Manchester (35.3mi)
5.0
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8

Five Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale.

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Five Plymouth Rock (pure breed) cockerels for sale. Hatched from chicks. They are all now 8 weeks old. Ready to go to be with their own flock of hens! All boys have a friendly temperament and have bee

ChesterfieldDerbyshire (32.5mi)
Chickens poultry x2 Polish Cockerels - Advert 8
81

x2 Polish Cockerels

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

x2 Polish Cockerels free to a good home. Can go together or separate. Would be very happy with some girls of their own. Only selling due to having too many cockerels.

BelperDerbyshire (45.1mi)
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12

Pekin bantams chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pekin bantams chicks available hatched regularly Multiple colours available £10per chick Please contact for any more Information

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BradfordWest Yorkshire (10mi)
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71

Collection or Posted - Pekin Bantam HATCHING EGGS

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available from my flock of Pekin bantams. Lovely range of colours including lavender. All eggs will be collected fresh to order so well within the maximum 7-10 days. High fertility

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WiganGreater Manchester (35.3mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Isabella Brama Hatching Eggs  - Advert 11
2

Isabella Brama Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Isabella Brama Hatching Eggs fertile eggs very good fertility rate this season eggs can be posted or collected postage £6.00 per 6 next day delivery price £2-00 each

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire (31mi)
Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani Cockerel  - Advert 12
31

Ayam Cemani Cockerel

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MaleSex
£35Price

1 Male. Hatched on 7th Jan. Very healthy and beautiful cockerel. Looking for his forever home. Salford

SalfordGreater Manchester (23.4mi)
Chickens poultry Bantams  - Advert 13
1

Bantams

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Unsexed bantams just feathering up still under heat ,frizzle x pekins and pure frizzles available . Price will increase as they get older £5 each as they are now

ChesterfieldDerbyshire (32.5mi)
Chickens poultry 3 Hens for sale, point of lay - Advert 14
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3 Hens for sale, point of lay

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

Have 3 hens for sale, might do well in a mixed flock or just as egg layers. they are at point of lay

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire (37.7mi)
Chickens poultry 3 hen 1 rooster silky chickens - Advert 15
82

3 hen 1 rooster silky chickens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£75Price

4 silky chickens for sale 3 hens always lay eggs and 1 rooster actively breeding and protecting the hens they were raised together a few months ago always get eggs daily very healthy and so cute they

ManchesterGreater Manchester (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed warrens - Advert 16
3

Mixed warrens

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£35Price

They are very alert and friendly cockerels from a mixed warren breed. Healthy, active, and friendly with people £35 each.

BlackburnBlackburn with Darwen (29.3mi)
Chickens poultry CREAM LEGBAR CHICKS - Advert 17
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CREAM LEGBAR CHICKS

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£7Price

I HAVE CREAM LEGBAR CHICKS FOR SALE £7 EACH ALL FEMALE THESE ARE FROM PURE BRED LEGBARS CREAM LEBARS ARE BLUE EGG LAYERS

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire (14.4mi)
Chickens poultry Japanese shamo x Brazilian shamo - Advert 18
3

Japanese shamo x Brazilian shamo

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£80Price

For sale 4 month old Japanese shamo x Brazilian shamo stags 4 available wormed and healthy now separated due to fighting amongst each other . Parent raised not incubator hatched only selling as need t

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BarnsleySouth Yorkshire (14.4mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks day old pure breed, some mixedo - Advert 19
13

Chicks day old pure breed, some mixedo

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Cream legbars, lavender leghorns, French Bresse, English farmhouse, marans, olive eggers. Hatched 15/04/26 Ready for collection from 16/04/26 or 17/04/26

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BuryGreater Manchester (21.1mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching Eggs Cream legbar (blue egg layer)  - Advert 20
2

Hatching Eggs Cream legbar (blue egg layer)

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available. Fantastic fertile results. £12 for 6 eggs. Pick up only. The girls will lay a blue or pale green egg. I’ll have chicks available in 3/4 weeks. Girls £10 Boys £3 Photos

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RossendaleLancashire (17.2mi)
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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.