Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
7 Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
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.
Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer
Chickens
Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of
Pullets Pol various breeds (read full description)
Chickens
Copper maran Burford browns Blue egg layers Green egg layers Bluebells Speckledys Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rocks £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each Also available Point of lay warre
Two Cockerel for Sale
Chickens
I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little cha
Chickens for sale
Chickens
Chickens for sale Bluebells Warrans Leghorne Light Sussex Black rock Vaccinated and wormed ************
3 & 7 week Silkie chicks 🤍✨
Chickens
2 x 3 week old silkie chicks £10 1 x 7 week old blue silkie chick (off heat) -£20 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great
1 Male, blue and white budgie.
Chickens
Here is my beautiful Male budgie, Looking for his forever home. He has a coats of blue, white, and black. He is 6 months old. Without cage 20 pounds, and with cage- 50 pounds. Collection in Dewsbury.
Cream legbars
Chickens
I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye
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?
