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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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🩶🧡Buff Orpington & Silver Laced chicks 🧡🩶

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🩶💛ORPINGTON’S 💛🩶 Day olds hatching weekly, they will be indexed and require heat for 6 weeks. These beauties aren’t just pretty faces either… Orpington’s are absolute stars for families and flocks. They’re calm, friendly, super easy going, and lay gorgeous big eggs 🥚✨ ✨ Friendly & docile ✨ Perfect for beginners & families ✨ Great egg layers ✨ Just all-round lovel

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
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Blue silkie roo

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Beautiful blue silkie roo. Bought at 3 months as a hen and as he has come of age is a rooster. Really placid temperament and will allow my 3 year old to pick him up for cuddles, due to our living arrangements we aren’t able to keep a rooster due to to crowing unfortunately

HeywoodGreater Manchester (46.1mi)
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Light Sussex hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

4 light Sussex hens All 1 year old Good laying hens £20 each Also have 3 buff Sussex hens available

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (38.4mi)
Chickens poultry 🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍 - Advert 4
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🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍

Chickens

13 weeksAge
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 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great broodies and wonderful pets ✨ Unique features — feathered feet

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
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Hybrid Point of Lay Pullets (Hens)

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Easter Eggers (80% chance of laying an olive egg) Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) Speckled (look

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WiganGreater Manchester (37.9mi)
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Silkie Chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

6 week old silkie chickens for sale, mixed colours partridge, grey/white brown/black with partridge as well, unsexed,

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SouthportMerseyside (46mi)
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Chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

4 Baby chicks 1 week old left Blue and olive egg layers £15 each Hatches every two weeks Chicks and ducklings message to enquire Also offer holiday sitting

BirkenheadMerseyside (29.4mi)
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Black Dutch Bantam pair

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Show stock dutchies, previously won a first (male) and second (hen) at show. Lovely dainty birds. Would be great for anyone wanting to breed for showing

LeylandLancashire (48.3mi)
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Polish and Pekin Chicks

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£10Price

- Polish chicks - Pekin chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.

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LeylandLancashire (48.3mi)
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Lohmann brown chickens pol

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

For sale pol lohmann brown chickens 19 weeks old ready to start laying anytime now lovely friendly birds all vaccinated and wormed great egg layers Deal if buying 10 or more

BuckleyFlintshire (18.4mi)
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Silkie chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches w

ManchesterGreater Manchester (39.1mi)
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Guaranteed Female chicks

Chickens

Just BornAge
FemaleSex
£7Price

Guaranteed female chicks available from the 8th may Light Sussex . Rhode rock . Barred rock . Plenty available message to order Minimum purchase is 2 £7.50 each

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (38.4mi)
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Silkie hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Wonderful silkie hatching eggs from my trio. Currently I only have white but in future I might have other colours available. £18 per 6. Can do 24hr tracked at extra cost.

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (23.2mi)
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Chicks

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Hatched 28th and 29th April Old English game bantams Barred rock Black rock Amber Minimum of 2 Wrexham

WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (10.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie . Sussex & Orpington chicks  - Advert 11
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Silkie . Sussex & Orpington chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Priced between £6 to £9 each Message for prices various breeds available Silkie . Light Sussex . Chocolate Orpington. Black Orpington. Hatched on the 23rd April. Plenty to choose from Min

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (38.4mi)
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APHA registered various hatching eggs

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£2Price

We are very proud to be DEFRA APHA approved registered our birds are being born and raised on my premises situated in a beautiful Cheshire countryside rural village located near the primary school We

CreweCheshire East (14.1mi)
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Ayam cemani chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

🐣 Beautiful Chicks Available Hatching Weekly! 🐣 Looking to add some stunning birds to your flock We have a lovely selection of day old chicks, with new chicks hatching almost every week ✨ Availabl

ManchesterGreater Manchester (39.1mi)
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🖤 Black Copper Maran chicks (dark eggs) 🖤

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Dark 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 experience leve

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GlossopDerbyshire (44.8mi)
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3 baby chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 little chicks for sale. Not sure about the gender. We got them for friends but unfortunately we can't keep them

OldburyWest Midlands (45.7mi)
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White cock

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Got a good natured mixed breed cock for sale. He is in need of his own brood now. He has lovely temperament like his dad. Any questions please ask. I will need proof of setup and hens before letting h

TiptonWest Midlands (43.2mi)
Chickens poultry Young cockeral exchequer leghorn cross olive egger - Advert 17
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Young cockeral exchequer leghorn cross olive egger

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MaleSex
£5Price

6 weeks old on 1st of May. Dad was an exchequer leghorn and mum was an olive egger. Had been spending the day outside and coming in at night. Should be able to stay outside from Next week 6 weeks

ChesterCheshire West and Chester (14.8mi)
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Polish chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, w

ManchesterGreater Manchester (39.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed bantams for sale - Advert 19
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Pure breed bantams for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each

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ShifnalShropshire (27.6mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Sussex hens - Advert 20
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Buff Sussex hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

3 buff Sussex laying hens Laying well 1 year olds Vaccinated £25 each

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (38.4mi)

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.