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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 3 Bantams for sale - Advert 1
3

3 Bantams for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

3 healthy, friendly bantam chickens for sale at point of of lay. I sadly need to re-home them as I will be working away more. I would love for them to go together. £20 each

ShrewsburyShropshire (20.2mi)
111

🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

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 available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
Chickens poultry chickens - Advert 3
41

chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

i have 1 olive egger 1 cream legbar 3 cooper marans 2 cheshire blue and 5 warrens all of them laying eggs

WarringtonWarrington (27.7mi)
Chickens poultry 12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery  - Advert 4
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12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£30Price

12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs , I will post via special delivery . They are fresh eggs from healthy chickens.

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Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (23.2mi)
Chickens poultry Quality Pekin Hatching Eggs excellent fertility  - Advert 5
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Quality Pekin Hatching Eggs excellent fertility

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Mixed Pekin hatching eggs. Excellent fertility rates and a range of chick colours can be seen in the photos. Collection or can be posted out in polystyrene boxes at a cost. I also have Silkie eggs but

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WarringtonWarrington (27.7mi)
Chickens poultry Barba D’Uccle and pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantams - Advert 6
5

Barba D’Uccle and pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

4 x Barba D’Uccle bantam hens £20 each 8 x Pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantam hens £15 each 20 weeks old

Stourport-on-SevernWorcestershire (49.4mi)
Chickens poultry Polish chicken hatching eggs  - Advert 7
5

Polish chicken hatching eggs

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£16Price

price is for 6 eggs from our beautiful birds (see photos) Lovely friendly chickens. Any questions please ask. collection from St18 or postage £6.50 Eggs will be fresh, securely wrapped and posted Ro

StaffordStaffordshire (29mi)
Chickens poultry MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie - Advert 8
141

MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Fresh hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin’s and Silkies, some will be pure Pekin and Silkie and some will be Pekin x Silkie. Lovely mix of colours. They will be collected fresh to or

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WiganGreater Manchester (37.9mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Day Old Silkie Chicks Unsexed - Advert 9
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Day Old Silkie Chicks Unsexed

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Adorable day-old bantam silkie chicks available – healthy, fluffy, and full of personality. Perfect for anyone looking to start or add to a small backyard flock. Hatched 12/03/26 The chicks are unsexe

BuryGreater Manchester (44.9mi)
Chickens poultry 🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍 - Advert 10
10

🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍

Chickens

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

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 🐥

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
Chickens poultry POL 18 week old hybrid pullets - Advert 11
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POL 18 week old hybrid pullets

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lots of lovely 18 week old point of lay hybrid pullets (White Star and Blacktail) available. Fully vaccinated. They are very friendly and will be great egg layers. 10% off for 6 or more. More info

AshbourneDerbyshire (41.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie / Bantam Cockerel 🐓  - Advert 12
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Silkie / Bantam Cockerel 🐓

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price

This is Freckle our Silkie / Bantam cross, he hatched last year and is just under a year old, due to us having 2 full grown silkie cockerels anyway we’ve decided it would be best to re-home freckles s

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
Chickens poultry *Swedish Flower Chicks* hatched 7/3/26 - Advert 13
5

*Swedish Flower Chicks* hatched 7/3/26

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

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

SandbachCheshire East (18.4mi)
Chickens poultry 🖤🤎Black Copper Marans 🤎🖤 - Advert 14
4

🖤🤎Black Copper Marans 🤎🖤

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

(Dark speckled eggs!) Chicks will be unsexed and require heat for 6 weeks. 🐥 About Black Copper Marans: ✨ Stunning black feathers with rich copper highlights ✨ Calm, hardy, and great for all ex

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender pekin cockerel  - Advert 15
4

Lavender pekin cockerel

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Lavender pekin cockerel free to good home. I hatched him last year and he the only survivor. He is getting picked on and his feathers plucked by a couple of hens and needs his own fresh girls.

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OldhamGreater Manchester (45.5mi)
Chickens poultry Female cream legbars  - Advert 16
1

Female cream legbars

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

I have 9 cream leg bars, aged 4 weeks available for new homes. Will need heat for 2 more weeks. Well handled and friendly birds

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
Chickens poultry 3 New Hampshire red pullets and a Pekin frizzle - Advert 17
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3 New Hampshire red pullets and a Pekin frizzle

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£95Price

Here I have 3 New Hampshire red bantams a very small bantam breed haven’t laid their first eggs yet £25 each and then have a Pekin frizzle which is also of similar age for £20 only selling due to the

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (38.4mi)
Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani 🖤 - REDUCED THIS WEEKEND - Advert 18
21

Ayam Cemani 🖤 - REDUCED THIS WEEKEND

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Ayam Cemani chicks available. They will be unsexed as they are too young and from dark Fibro birds. The parents have no leakage and are on quality feed and supplements. They are raised in a house with

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks  - Advert 19
3

Chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

1 day olds - 2 left 3 week olds - 4 left Bantam Cochins , will grow to be very fluffy 1 day olds and 3 week olds will Lay cream shelled eggs ! Also 2x 3 week old pure white leghorn- will grow to

BirkenheadMerseyside (29.4mi)
Chickens poultry Seramas and large fowl - Advert 20
9

Seramas and large fowl

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. Currently a few Seramas and a couple of Legbars available, all chicks. DEFRA registered. Please bring your own transport box. Chicks need suppleme

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (10.9mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of a cockrel and 2 hens  - Advert 21
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Trio of a cockrel and 2 hens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£70Price

Pekin bantam lavender trio, hens are laying eggs they are all friendly and can be handled my children all pick then up and handle them my youngest is 2

WalsallWest Midlands (42.6mi)
Chickens poultry Ayam Cimani EGGS - Advert 22
2

Ayam Cimani EGGS

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£45Price

Ayam Cimani Fertile Eggs x 6 my birds are very fertile and calm and are fed on the very best of feeds, there is no leakage or issues with my birds and the eggs have been hatching some lovely chicks an

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BoltonGreater Manchester (41.9mi)

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.