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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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Chickens poultry Hatching eggs and chicks - Advert 1
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Hatching eggs and chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have quail eggs producing some really lovely colours.we also sell baby quail Mini silver apple yards , adorable friendly small ducks. Lovely mixture of hybrid, mixture of different colour eggs. Red laced Indian Game. Beautiful birds. I have hatched from all of these this year and fertility is really high. My prices start from £10 per 6 ( quail are £5 for 12) And highest

WelwynHertfordshire (39.4mi)
Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 2
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Araucana chickens

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at only £20 each! 1 white, 1 lavender and 3 mottled available at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (21mi)
5.0
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Coloured hybrid pullets

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (7mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams all female  - Advert 4
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Pekin bantams all female

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (7mi)
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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 (7mi)
Chickens poultry Americana bantams all female  - Advert 6
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Americana bantams all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (7mi)
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Silkie chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

The ones pictured are around 4 weeks old, I do have some younger and more due on 30th April Also have 2 serama chicks for sale All require heat until around 6 weeks old (fully feathered) Min sale of

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MarchCambridgeshire (41.1mi)
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Unsexed Silkie and Polish Chick

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

These chicks are ready to go outside. Unsexed, 8 black silkies and 1 white Polish. On growers pellets, off heat and ready for their new coops

BicesterOxfordshire (30mi)
Chickens poultry 2 cockeralls - Advert 3
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2 cockeralls

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Lovely cockeralls around 2 months old hatched ourselves super friendly will be sad to see them go but I dont need as many cockeralls as I have, price is for each cockerall

PeterboroughPeterborough (30.6mi)
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Amberlink hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

25 - 30 week old Amberlink pullets available, just come into lay as cheap as £7.50 each Ideal for a small holding or farm shop who wants instant eggs as these girls have a life of lay ahead of them.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (21mi)
5.0
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Hatching Eggs & Chicks Buff, Brahma, Frizzle, Blue

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

I have Hatching Eggs and Chicks from the following: Buff Orpington Brahma Easter Eggers Polish Bantam Frizzle Light Sussex Mixed Breed Prices start at £2 I also have Aylesbury Ducks and Pom Pom Run

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ChinnorOxfordshire (38.9mi)
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Polish Chicks

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful Polish Chicks in various colours. Both smooth and frizzle available. Unsexed chicks. Require heat lamp or heat plate until fully feathered. Please bring a suitable carrier/box Collectio

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NewmarketSuffolk (49.4mi)
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Polish, Silkie & Pekin Bantam Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (41mi)
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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 (7mi)
Chickens poultry All Colour POL Available  - Advert 9
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All Colour POL Available

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hi there 👋🏼 🚨 NEW STOCK 🚨 🐓 White Star – £15 each 🐓 Leghorn – £15 each 🐓 Lohman Brown – £15 each 🐓 Goldline – £15 each 🐓 Copper Marans – £18 each 🐓 Black Rocks – £18 each 🐓 Silver Sussex – £18 each 🐓 Light Sussex – £18 each 🐓 Speckled Marans – £18 each 🐓 Bluebells – £18 each - 🐦 Quails – £10 each - 🐦 Hatching Quail eggs available - 🐦 Hatching Guine

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SpaldingLincolnshire (44.4mi)
Chickens poultry 3 cockerels for rehome - Advert 10
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3 cockerels for rehome

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Due to noise complaints unfortunately we need to rehome our 3 boys. The black silkie is nearly 2 and the others are nearly 12 months. Warwickshire area

WarwickWarwickshire (34.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie bantams all female - Advert 11
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Silkie bantams all female

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (7mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs - Advert 12
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6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours with

BicesterOxfordshire (30mi)
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Rainbow egg layers at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

These point of lay Hens are all fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites. Loads of breeds and egg colours to choose from too. Priced at £20-35 depending on breeds. We have a cracking selecti

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (41mi)
Chickens poultry 6 fertile cream legbar eggs  - Advert 14
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6 fertile cream legbar eggs

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hi I have for sale 6 cream legbar eggs, I post out Monday- Thursday , or you can collect , securely packaged

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NuneatonWarwickshire (35.1mi)
Chickens poultry Female chicks available  - Advert 15
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Female chicks available

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£5Price

I have several Bovan brown and dekalb white female chicks available £5 per chick day old £10 per bird off heat discount offered on 8 or more.

BourneLincolnshire (38.6mi)
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Silkie Hens - POINT OF LAY

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshi

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (4mi)
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Polish Hens - POINT OF LAY

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambr

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (4mi)
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Point of Lay Hens - VARIOUS BREEDS

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Point of Lay hens - READY NOW 🐔Black Copper Marans 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Rhode Rock 🐔Black Sussex 🐔Barred Rock 🐔White Leghorn ⭐️Only Hens available ⭐️18-20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (4mi)

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.