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.
Brahma chicks 4 available,also day old buff orps
Chickens
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
Easter Egger Hens
Chickens
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
Quality Silver Laced Wyandotte Bantam pullets
Chickens
APHA Registered Flock. All home bred. Available, pullets from my quality Silver Laced Wyandotte bantams. Photos are of the growers and the parent birds. These are fully feathered pullets, running in a
Bantam Hens
Chickens
Bantam Hens, available from the Poultry Paddock in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. We have Silkies, Pekins and Polish hens for sale. Professionally reared and vaccinated. Note we open by appoint
Hybrids
Chickens
Hybrids good selection of chickens ,point of lay . Lohmann browns Bluebells Rockstars White stars Amberlink And lots more. Start from £13.50 to £25.00
Polish chicken hatching eggs
Chickens
price is for 6 eggs from our beautiful birds (see photos) Lovely friendly chickens. Any questions please ask. collection from St18 or postage £6.50 Eggs will be fresh, securely wrapped and posted Ro
6x Chicken Hatching eggs
Chickens
(1:4 cockerel/hen ratio) High quality hatching eggs, may vary in size and colour. Photos show adult examples, our hens are chunky, friendly birds who lay fresh high quality eggs daily, they make excel
Hatching eggs from Araucana, Pekins Spikelettes
Chickens
Hatching eggs available from my beautiful home bred birds. Araucana, large black at the moment, but blue/splash later, Millefleur Pekin, Colombian Pekin and Silver Laced Wyandotte bantams. Also very s
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?
