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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 15 chicks 6+ weeks £120 all - Advert 1
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15 chicks 6+ weeks £120 all

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Various breeds Bluebell green eggers white cream legbar appelenzer the last one so are £10 each or all 15 for £120

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RomfordGreater London
5.0
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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
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Olive Egger & Copper Black Maran chicks

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or £9 each if you buy 5 !✨ The Olive Eggers are either Araucana or Cream Legbar crossed with Copper Black Maran and lay a stunning Deep Olive Egg! We also have some F2 Olive Eggers in the mix too which will lay either a very deep Oli

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LingfieldSurrey
Chickens poultry Silkie bantams all female - Advert 4
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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
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Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — available as single breeds, mixed selections, or Myster

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset
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💙 EXHIBITION STOCK- SABLEPPOT HATCHING EGGS🥚

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£4Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

TadworthSurrey
5.0
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Five Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale.

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Five Plymouth Rock (pure breed) cockerels for sale. Hatched from chicks. They are all now 8 weeks old. Ready to go to be with their own flock of hens! All boys have a friendly temperament and have bee

ChesterfieldDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Chunky Brahma cockerel needs new home - Advert 2
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Chunky Brahma cockerel needs new home

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Having been a passive part of a seven hen, two cockerel flock for 2 years, Cornelius has suddenly decided he wants to be the boss. Over the last week he had waged a war on my other cockerel to the ex

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BurfordOxfordshire
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Unsexed Silkie and Polish Chick

Chickens

13 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
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Silkie chicks and gentle hand raised birds

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have some lovely hand raised, calm birds from chicks to point of lay, both big and small from silkie and pekin to Brahma and Orpington amongst my lovely organically raised flock. I have hatching eg

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UckfieldEast Sussex
5.0
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Polish bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.0
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Pekin bantams chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pekin bantams chicks available hatched regularly Multiple colours available £10per chick Please contact for any more Information

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BradfordWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Colombian Blacktail Female Chicks - Advert 7
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Colombian Blacktail Female Chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

The Columbian Blacktail is a much-loved British favourite — a friendly, reliable layer with warm chestnut feathers and a glossy black tail. These chicks grow into calm, confident hens that are easy to handle and perfect for both first-time keepers and experienced smallholders. Our chicks are sexed females, hatched from our own breeding group here on our smallholding near S

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StroudGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Pekins - Advert 8
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Pekins

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Beautiful Pekin girls available, all colours are £35 each. Apart from the black hens, these are now £30 each! Age in this advert isn’t correct!! These hatched end November - beginning of December. Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.0
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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

2 weeksAge
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 layers with calm, friendly temperaments. This cross creates auto-sexing chicks, meaning you can tell the boys from the girls at a day old — the red chicks are female and the yello

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StroudGloucestershire
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Welsummer bantam hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Most beautiful Welsummer hens available at £30 each. These are true bantams and hatched at the beginning of September.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.0
Chickens poultry Pure light Sussex large fowl  - Advert 11
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Pure light Sussex large fowl

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

We have two large fowl light Sussex cockerels left, excellent line, young birds ready for breeding. Based near Barnard castle

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham
Chickens poultry 🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍 - Advert 12
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🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great broodies and wonderful pets ✨ Unique features — feathered feet

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GlossopDerbyshire
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Buff Orpington

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

We have available 6 buff Orpington hens £50 each and 1 cockerel £25. These are available individually, but also as a breeding flock. Discounted price will then apply.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.0
Chickens poultry Young Pullets. Various Breeds Available - Advert 14
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Young Pullets. Various Breeds Available

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now.

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LymingtonHampshire
Chickens poultry Chicks recently hatched Silkies,Buffs & Leghorns  - Advert 15
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Chicks recently hatched Silkies,Buffs & Leghorns

Chickens

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Silkie chicks just hatched this week. Gorgeous little bundles off fluff that make great pets. We also have a few Buff Orpington’s & the prolific laying leghorns.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington Trios - Advert 16
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Buff Orpington Trios

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£125Price

I have for sale 2x Buff Orpington Trios. From Quality Show stock. They will not hang around for long. Point of Lay. Producing Fertile eggs. £125 per Trio

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StroudGloucestershire
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Silkie chicks

Chickens

Just BornAge
MixedSex
£15Price

We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches w

ManchesterGreater Manchester
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Polish chicks

Chickens

Just BornAge
MixedSex
£15Price

We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, w

ManchesterGreater Manchester
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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.