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.
Chickens - hatching eggs and chicks
Chickens
Hatching eggs available 6 Salmon faverolles large fowl hatching eggs £20 collected/ £26.50 posted 6 Rainbow/barnyard mix hatching eggs £12 collected/ £18.50 posted Currently taking pre-orders for u
Chickens
Chickens
Lovely 5 hens and beautiful, laying eggs every day and need to go to a new loving home. Due to my work schedule with sadness have to let them go to someone who would be looking after them
Chickens
Chickens
Buff Orpington’s and an olive egger hatched 18/10&2/12. Also have salmon faverolles already laying. Taking orders for Orpington’s, pekin, black copper maran. Near Milton Keynes. Prices from £30
Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben bantam
Chickens
Beautiful Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben bantam hen available. She has striking white plumage with crisp black spangling, a neat forward-swept crest, and slate-blue legs — a real eye-catcher
Various breeds of chickens
Chickens
Buff Orpington’s, pekin bantams, salmon faverolles, cream legbars, olive eggers. Prices start from £30. Near Milton keynes
cockrell in need of a home
Chickens
Lovely cockrell had him for a year or so but I don’t want to breed chicks anymore so I don’t really have a home for him ( need gone asap as I’m moving soon )
Chickens
Chickens
Salmon faverolles, buff Orpington’s, cream legbars, marans, double laced barnevelders, pekins, olive eggers. Range of ages, chicks from £12, pullets £30 upwards. Near Milton Keynes
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?
