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.

Chickens poultry Silver Laced Wyandotte Cockrel - Advert 1

8 monthsAge

MaleSex

£15Price

Winston my gorgeous silver laced wyandotte cockrel. I was desperately hoping to keep him but he doesn't play nice with my other 3 boys. Collection for Burnley Lancashire

🐣 Beautiful selection of Chicks & Call Ducks For Sale 🐣 Lovely selection of young birds available, all healthy, well cared for, and thriving. ✨ Available: 🐥 Silkie chicks – super fluffy and frien

Carnforth, Lancashire

Chickens poultry Australorp Cockerels For Sale - Advert 3

1 yearAge

MaleSex

£10Price

Lovely large fowl Australorp cockerels for sale. Nice docile birds they get along well with the other chickens and ducks about the place.

We have a Range of recycled coops available, all different sizes, for different amounts of chickens you have Available to view at Pilling Poultry, Lancashire, PR3 6SS The easy clean recycled plastic

Hatched & Reared by ourselves - 4 Cockerels and 1 Hen - Charming, small "true bantam" chickens. Docile friendly nature and striking plumage.

Carnforth, Lancashire

Chickens poultry Lavender pekin cockerels - Advert 6

5 monthsAge

MaleSex

£15Price

Lavender pekin cockerels for sale, I have 2 males that I need to find a good home, £25 Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details

Carnforth, Lancashire

Chickens poultry bantam cockerells - Advert 7

1 yearAge

MaleSex

£0Price

cockerells looking for a new homes. They are free for good homes. Pick up from Nelson Lancashire .

All our buff orpingtons are currently sold, we have more in the incubator due in 3 weeks. We can put you on the waiting list for chicks. Day olds are £10 each.

Fertile buff orpington hatching eggs for sale. From excellent quality unrelated parent stock. 6 eggs £12 collected or £20 posted

Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

We have for sale white silkies and buff Orpingtons lovely friendly chickens. We also have unsexed chicks.

Unsexed 11 weeks and 9 weeks silkies collection coppull mix of colours all doing well would be a great addition to any flock

Chorley, Lancashire

FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Chickens Poultry for sale

Silver Laced Wyandotte Cockrel

Gaint brahma chicks, silkie chick's, call ducks

Australorp Cockerels For Sale

Recycled Coop Run only NO maintenance

Mottled Pekins

Lavender pekin cockerels

bantam cockerells

Buff Orpingtons for sale

Buff Orpington Hatching Eggs

Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer

White silkies and buff Orpingtons

Silkies for sale

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FAQs

Are chickens considered poultry?

How are chickens classified in poultry?

Do poultry chickens lay eggs?

Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?