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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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Female chicks, white shell egg layers 🥚 🐥

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Guaranteed female chicks, they are white stars, will grow to lay around 350 eggs a year, they will lay a white shelled egg. Minimum of 3 chicks at £5 each 5 £4.50 each 10 £4 each 20 £3.50 each 100 £3 each Any questions please get in touch

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PeterboroughPeterborough
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POINT OF LAY HENS

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

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DerbyDerby
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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
Chickens poultry .Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs - Advert 4
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.Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rates. High fertility in a test hatches.

AshbourneDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Chicks for sale..... DEALS!!! - Advert 5
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Chicks for sale..... DEALS!!!

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Chicks for sale Legbar, white star, moran, easter eggers, polish Day olds From £5 each on heat £10 each off heat Will do deals on more than 10 Also hatching Eggs for sale £1 each

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NottinghamNottingham
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Warren's brown egg layers

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Chickens poultry Silver Laced Wyandotte Large Fowl Hens POL - Advert 1
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Silver Laced Wyandotte Large Fowl Hens POL

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

I have several Silver Laced Wyandotte large fowl hens. These are very nice good quality birds which are just starting to lay now. They are around 26 weeks old and come from good stock. Collection from

PrestonLancashire
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Polish hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£9Price

Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5

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ColchesterEssex
5.0
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Big Brahma hatching eggs mixed colours x 6

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£24Price

Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

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ColchesterEssex
5.0
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Brahma chicks 4 available,also day old buff orps

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Brahma chicks pure breeds will require heat… can go out in the day whilst sunny but inside as temps drop (PLEASE NOTE CHICKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE WHILST THIS ADVERT IS STILL LIVE) kind regards… please

StaffordStaffordshire
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Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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NewcastleStaffordshire
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Silver appenzeller Trio

Chickens

3 yearsAge
MixedSex
£120Price

Cockerel and 2 hens. Laying well. Been hatching a few out of a big flock. We are closing down our flock size due to other commitments. May have others available for the right money. Stunning healthy b

WincantonSomerset
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Leghorn hatching eggs

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Beautiful blue leghorn hatching eggs. Hen lays blue eggs and cockerel carries the blue gene. Pick up only, can not post 100% success rate from last hatch (picture attached of one of the chicks)

WisbechCambridgeshire
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Copper black maran laying

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

Four copper black maran chickens -these girls lay daily - friendly chickens , food we have will be included . Bereavement of my father who the girls they belonged to is genuine reason for sale as I ha

NottinghamNottingham
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💕Pure breed Baby Pekin chicks 💕.

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Hatches expected every 2 weeks for the foreseeable future. Lovely selection of colours. I have different ages of chicks so feel free to contact me.Prices from £8 Eggs also for sale. Pekin Sablepoot

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WarringtonWarrington
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X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs

Chickens

2 daysAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur

WhitchurchHampshire
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Brahma Large Fowl Hatching Eggs

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £18, 12 eggs £36. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma. I have an Isabel cockerel, a Buff Blue Colombian Cockerels, 4 Buff Blue Colombian hens, 1 Blue Gold Laced, 1 Dark, 1 Red Pyle and 1 Blue Splash. (We also have a couple of bl

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LincolnLincolnshire
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Silkie chick

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Beautiful grey silky chick for sale very friendly had to get rid of because not enough room in the cage for them to all have room

WimborneDorset
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex
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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£13Price

Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye

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StroudGloucestershire
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friendly rooster

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire
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3 male cream legbar chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MaleSex
£2Price

3 approximately 3 week old cream legbar chicks looking for new homes. They are curious friendly boys who are almost off heat and looking for a new home.

Saint AustellCornwall
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4 x 1 year old Crested Cream Legbar hens

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

4 Just under 1 year old hens that lay lots of beautiful blue/green eggs. All very healthy and active, need a new home due to changing the breed mix of my flock. Collect only from the frinton on sea ar

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Frinton-on-SeaEssex
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Silkie roosters

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Silkie roosters needing a good home they have a beautiful temperament & just need a good home as we’re downsizing the flock.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex
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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.