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.
28 Red & white hens for sale
Chickens
Preferably all to go together. Good layers haven’t had them long but eggs every day. 8 in total one white hen and the rest are red £5 per head.
5Beautiful Light sussex chicks
Chickens
Light Sussex Large fowl chicks for sale, as hatched. Currently on heat and will need a heatlamp for the next 5weeks or so. Born on the Thurs 16th/Fri 17th. Defra registered. Parents are lovely lookin
9Purebred Polish Poland Bantam Hatching Egg
Chickens
Please visit my new website to purchase eggs - £12 per X 6 https://www.happyhatchingeggs.co.uk Listing is for hatching eggs from my breeding pens of Purebred Polish Bantams. They are all in their i
USA Silkie Purebred Colours Hatching Eggs
Chickens
Available hatching eggs from my pens of Purebred USA Silkies. Pens include Chocolate paint/paint Lemon Buff/blue buff White/black/blue and splash Black Mottled Black Mottled showgirls These a
22 x free Cream legbar Cockerels
Chickens
We have 2 male cream legbar cockerels that need rehoming asap, hatched 27th march, friendly handled daily by adults and children
5Hatching eggs available
Chickens
X6 Silver laced and x6 buff laced Wyandotte bantam eggs available for collection or I can post out at cost Great fertility and lovely birds
33 male cream legbar chicks
Chickens
3 approximately 3 week old cream legbar chicks looking for new homes. They are curious friendly boys who are almost off heat and looking for a new home.
7Fertile hatching eggs x6 with free postage
Chickens
Good mix of shell colours including 3 shades of terracotta, olive green, pinkish buff with occasional speckles and blue hues. Wide range of breeds in mixed flock including. roosters large Colombia
1light sussex cockerall
Chickens
lovely lad needs his own ladies. would consider swapping for hatching eggs. this is a stock photo. collection from latchley
2Pekin bantams
Chickens
Pekin bantams unsexed Hatched 02/04 Older cockerels also available More hatches to come in a week/ weeks
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?
