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.
friendly rooster
Chickens
super friendly,hand raised rooster ,such a gentleman with the ladies and tolerates humans (not aggressive) the only reason i have to rehome him is because he is very loud and i have been getting compl
2 chickens and coop.
Chickens
2 Chickens and coop. About 2 months old and has been fitted with an automatic door. Paid £275 plus door, and the cost of the chickens. looking for £250 please or 225 exc chickens. couple of good lay
TRIO NEW HAMPSHIRE RED BANTAMS
Chickens
Lovely trio of New Hampshire Red bantams excellent layers of tasty eggs looking for a kind home with space.
Chicks, chickens and hatching eggs
Chickens
Large foul and bantam birds and chicks, many to lay shades of blue green, spearmint, olive etc., as I specialise in Americana/Eastereggers/oliveeggers etc. pure breeds marans, silkies, Aracuanas, aus
*Swedish Flower Chicks* hatched 7/3/26
Chickens
Newly hatched Swedish Flower Chicks. Hatched out 7th March. Unsexed Lovely markings All eating and drinking Will need to be on heat for the next 6-8weeks. Will only let go in pairs unless you can pr
Salmon Favarolles - Pure Breed - Hens & Roosters
Chickens
Pure Breed salmon faverolle hens and roosters the hens for sale are approaching 6 months old, near point of lay - £30 each can do a trio - 2 hens, 1 rooster for £60 have some beautiful rooters for
Day old chicks silkies and various breeds
Chickens
USA silkie chicks with a chance of showgirl in a range of mixed colours. I also have a few traditional breeds and hybrids New hatches throughout the spring / summer. These are sold as unsexed for £10
Cuckoo maran pullets
Chickens
Point of lay Cuckoo Maran pullets. 21 weeks old.Hatched 25th September 2026. 6 available. Looking for forever homes. Optional Cockerell available if required (£10). Pullets 25 each.
Frizzle Polish Roo (Buff Laced Chamois)
Chickens
Beautiful, well bred unusual Polish variety. Well mannered Roo starting to cover the ladies and easy to handle. Available to collect from Beverley.
Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted
Chickens
We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkie and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered. *Limited availability until later thi
Various Point of Lay Female Chickens
Chickens
*Limited availability until next weekend! Please enquire for individual breeds availability* We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Black Rocks, Speckeldies, Bluebe
POL Chickens - 12 Breeds To Choose - Available Now
Chickens
We’ve got a lovely mix of hybrid chickens available to order and collect from 1st March – breeds include- Light Sussex, Reverse Sussex, Bluebells, Cuckoo Marans, Copper Marans, White, Partridge & Exc
French Maran chicks
Chickens
8 black French Maran chicks unsexed 2 days old born 31st January out off dark eggs 8 pound each them eggs in the photos northwich cheshire
Leghorn cockerall (Steve)
Chickens
This stunning boy is looking for his forever home, he is very friendly as he was raised by my 3 young children, he has a bent claw but this doesn't stop him in anyway, he hatched like it.
French Maran
Chickens
Copper French Maran eggs for sale nice size coloured eggs off black and blue birds pick up preferred 25 pound a dozen
Blackrocks chickens
Chickens
Blackrocks chickens for sale 16 weeks old. £15 each. All female and very friendly and very good egg layers. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)
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?
