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.
6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs
Chickens
6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs £18 Postage is £7 tracked 24 Listed priced is including postage
6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs
Chickens
3 hens running with 1 cockeral , lovely birds. First lot in the incubator candled with 100% fertility
Brahma x Warren Chicks
Chickens
A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a
Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each
Chickens
Available from April 20th Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. SPENNYMOOR. UK
2 week old roosters
Chickens
I have 7, Two week old roosters looking for new homes, they will still require heat. They are pure crested cream legbar (blue eggs), Welsh summer x crested cream legbar (green eggs) and copper black m
Cockeral
Chickens
Need rehoming already got one cockeral and got no space or another shed for it collection only if I stressed message me no messers
Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6
Chickens
I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any
pekin chicks mix colours chance frizzle bantam
Chickens
Pekin chicks colours include Buff chance of frizzle Black mottled chance of frizzle Blue / blue mottled chance of frizzle Red We also have some usa silkies available And buff orpington chicks ava
4 Brahma x unsexed chicks
Chickens
4 unsexed brahma x chicks, hatched 3rd & 14th march , Eating and drinking well. Obviously still under heat. (sold) Next hatch 3rd april Pre-orders taken for Button quail, Coturnix quail and other b
Serama chicks
Chickens
Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets
Friendly Adult Cockrell
Chickens
Cockrell looking for new home good with hens but we have decided to only keep one cockrell rather than two. Collection only or delivery within 5 miles of ripon.
6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock
Chickens
High quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from healthy, well maintained breeding stock. Barred Plymouth rocks are a dual purpose breed, known for its beautiful black and white feathers, friend
White silkie day olds chicks beautiful healthy
Chickens
Eating and drinking fine day olds white silkies £8 each I also have 2x week old white silkies £8 each All unsexed and require heat until 6 weeks old
Baby Chickens 6 Copper Maran
Chickens
6 Gorgeous Mixed breeds chicks. Born on the 1st March. Happy, healthy and friendly. Collection from Upleatham
Buff orpington chicks for sale
Chickens
Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl
Egg laying Hens for sale
Chickens
For Sale: 2 x Beautiful 6-Month-Old Blacktail Hens – Perfect Pets & Excellent Layers! Looking for friendly, easy-to-keep hens that will make great additions to your garden and provide you with plenty
Guinea Fowl, Naked Neck, Buff Orpington
Chickens
Guinea Fowl un sexed x4 £20each Buff Naked Neck bantams male and females £15each Buff Orpington Cockerals £15each Last years birds, relatively quiet
Serama hen and roo pair
Chickens
Now sold. So have started a waiting list please message if interested will have hatching eggs also available shortly
Buff orpington chicks day old to 4 weeks old
Chickens
We have day old buff Orpingtons up to 4 weeks old buff Orpingtons these are all unsexed Picture of parents in pictures We also have various pekin and usa silkie chicks hatching daily too inbox f
2 x Laying chickens
Chickens
One leghorn, one hybrid crested rock hen both fantastic layers. Only selling due to a change in personal circumstances. They are two lovely chickens who come running out to see you when they hear you.
Quad of silkie x
Chickens
Quad of silkie x birds, 3 hens (pure silkies) and 1 cock (silkie x pekin) used to breed broodys. All good birds, move forces house sale. Pm offers
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?
