Chickens Poultry for sale
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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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White leghorn white egg layers
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
White leghorn hybrid white egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they are the top egg layers
Rushden, North Northamptonshire (30mi)
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Warren brown hybrid pullets
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
Warren brown hybrid pullets point of lay 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 brown egg per year good for first time poultry keepers
Rushden, North Northamptonshire (30mi)
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white cochins ,giant and rare breed
Chickens
10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£65Price
cochins are the biggest and docile chickens .bigger than brahma 18 to 26 weeks old ,available in Romford .London Can deliver in a radius of 40 miles for decent price of fuel
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Romford, Greater London (43.1mi)5.0
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Point of lay chickens LAYING HENS
Chickens
8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
We have the following available; - 35 weeks old laying black leghorn £35 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay corder valley rangers £20 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay white leghorns £20 each. - 16-18 weeks old, not in lay yet, speckledey, blue bells, copper black marans and light Sussex £20 each. - 16-18 weeks old, not in lay yet, cream legbars (blue egg layers) at £30 e
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St Neots, Cambridgeshire (14.1mi)5.0
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Roosters and Hens for sale
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£40Price
Mainly Peeking Bantam and Polish hens for sale. I do have some roosters for sale too if anyone wants to pair them up (Polish, Peeking and Silkie roosters - probably one of each left).
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London, Greater London (41.4mi)
2Pekin cockrel
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
Beautiful Pekin cockrel affectionately names chaps. Our chickens went Broody early last year and so we bought some fertilised eggs for them. We had every intention of keeping chaps however after my hu
King's Lynn, Norfolk (38.1mi)
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Pekin bantam trio
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£50Price
Hatched from fertile eggs supplied by Bell Plantation Towcester and unvaccinated. Relocation forces sale. Grey and black/partridge hens
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Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (41.7mi)
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7 chickens needing a new home
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
We have 7 chickens looking for a new home. We don't have anyone to take care of them whilst we go are away for a while. We have 5 rhode island reds which are ex battery hens we rescued about 2 years
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Harwich, Essex (49.4mi)
4Lavender pekin batam
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Home hatched this summer , used to roam around freely. Should start laying soon. 4 girls and 3 boys available.
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St Neots, Cambridgeshire (18.8mi)5.0
5Pekin Bantam pullets
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price
Pekin Bantam pullets aged 6-7 months. Lavender Black/Black Mottled Blue Silkied £30 each A pretty and friendly breed with lovely character. They can be kept with other friendly docile natured breed
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Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire (48.5mi)5.0
1Chickens! Free range brown hens
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
Free range brown hens, in lay, vaccinated. Approximately a year old. 12 available. Price is each. Located near Parson drove/ Wisbech.
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire (33.4mi)
44 polish bantam hens
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£80Price
Due to moving I’m having to sell my beautiful polish bantam hens . 3 frizzle and one smooth . Different ages and good layers , these are 4 very healthy and very social polish , they love being picked
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Dagenham, Greater London (44.8mi)
1Rhode Island Red Cockerel
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
5 month old RIR cockerel- friendly and brought up around children. Only refining as we already have too many cockerels vs hens
Bedford, Bedford (22.1mi)
45Copper maran and cream legbar hens
Chickens
8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
Beautiful, healthy hens. Hens started laying. Copper maran lays dark chocolate colour eggs. Cream leg bar laying blue eggs. £20 each
Peterborough, Peterborough (30.2mi)
2Sultan Cockerel
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price
Pure White Sultan Cockerel, rare breed, docile, need plenty of shelter from wet weather due to feathering, have 2 available
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire (36.6mi)
101Chickens for sale
Chickens
2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
Chickens for sale •Various type of chickens for sale •White Sussex £25 each few of them available •Rock stone £25 each few of them available •ISA brown £10each some of them moulting Still l
London, Greater London (47mi)
8Silkie, bantam wayandotte chicken, brahma
Chickens
7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£7Price
Good morning, Have two silkie boys, bantam wayandotte and bantam brahma for sale all around 6 months old and healthy.
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King's Lynn, Norfolk (40.5mi)
41Serama Pullets POL
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price
4 stunning Serama pullets at POL. £35 each Friendly and chatty little busy bodies. Serama is the smallest chicken breed so currently eating ground growers pellets. Come Spring or straight away if it
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Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire (48.5mi)5.0
6Silkie Chickens – 2 Silkie Hens & Silkie Cockerel
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£55Price
I have 3 beautiful Silkie chickens looking for a good, caring home. The group consists of 2 lovely white Silkie hens and 1 stunning black Frizzle Silkie cockerel. All three Silkie chickens are approx
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Spalding, Lincolnshire (44.8mi)
9Pure Silkie and mixed cockerels
Chickens
9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price
I have some pure white silkie cockerels about 4 months old and some unique Maran mixes. All £10 each. The fathers are gentlemen to their flocks and have never shown aggression to people, and their s
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire (34.4mi)
1Bantam cockerel needs new home
Chickens
3 yearsAge
MaleSex
Our little cockerel has been a brilliant protector for his small flock but has now become over enthusiastic and taken to attacking me. Rather than have him despatched is there anyone reasonably close
Eye, Suffolk (40.2mi)
3Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerel
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price
A Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel for sale is a premium, young heritage bird ideal for breeding lines, flock protection, and dual-purpose homestead utility. ✨ Striking Appearance This handsome young mal
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk (17.4mi)
1white rooster
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
selling white rooster small as we have 2 and need to re home 1 to a good home. healthy and well looked after
Peterborough, Peterborough (31.1mi)
4Silver partridge Pekin hens
Chickens
8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price
3 beautiful silver partridge Pekin hens available. Quiet and easy keep, £30 each. 2 salmon partridge unsexed £10 each.
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St Albans, Hertfordshire (36.7mi)FAQs
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.