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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Happy healthy sexed pullet chicks
Chickens
11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£6Price
Happy healthy, 1 week old, sexed pullets (young hens) available, nice mix of colours, light Sussex, Rhode rock, beechwood blue, speckledy, browns, leghorn and magpie types. All excellent laying types. £6.50 each for less than 10. Lots available over the next few months. Can take reservations until off heat. APHA registered flock.
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Kingsbridge, Devon (32.4mi)
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Purebred Polish Poland Bantam Hatching Egg
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price
Please visit my new website to purchase eggs - £12 per X 6 https://www.harrietshappyhens.co.uk/ Listing is for hatching eggs from my breeding pens of Purebred Polish Bantams. They are all in their individual pens and a mix of eggs will be sent as they all aren't laying yet so will be collected the morning fresh. I have - 🖤Silver Laced - Smooth and Frizzle 🧡Chamios
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Saint Austell, Cornwall (16.5mi)All adverts
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USA Silkie Purebred Colours Hatching Eggs
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price
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
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Saint Austell, Cornwall (16.5mi)
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Hatching eggs available
Chickens
2 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price
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
Liskeard, Cornwall (0.4mi)
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Day old chicks
Chickens
3 daysAge
MixedSex
£6Price
I have a few day old chicks available. Pekin bantams Rhode island red Buff sussex Polish bantams. All are unsexed £6 each
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Crediton, Devon (42.2mi)5.0
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3 male cream legbar chicks
Chickens
3 weeksAge
MaleSex
£2Price
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.
Saint Austell, Cornwall (16.5mi)
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Wyandotte chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Silver laced wyandotte bantam chicks available. Gold partridge laced wyandotte bantam chicks available. Hatched 31st march. Hatched 4th April.
Newton Abbot, Devon (37.7mi)
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Thuringian Rare Breed Hatching Eggs x 6
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£35Price
Thuringian Chamoise Rare Breed Hatching Eggs x 6 .. HATCHING EGGS.. Super friendly Bantam size Chickens.. Fantastic for kids.. Very easy to look after.. Great temperaments.. Fresh eggs posted Royal Ma
Okehampton, Devon (27.7mi)
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Fertile hatching eggs x6 with free postage
Chickens
Just BornAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
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
Saint Austell, Cornwall (16.5mi)
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light sussex cockerall
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£12Price
lovely lad needs his own ladies. would consider swapping for hatching eggs. this is a stock photo. collection from latchley
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Gunnislake, Cornwall (11.7mi)
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Pekin bantams
Chickens
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Last 3 lavender girls - 5 nearly 6 weeks old Boys of various colours available too same age as hens and 8 week olds available Days old also available Pm for details
Penryn, Cornwall (34.9mi)
9
X5 pekin bantam cockerels
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price
All get along but now they are too much for the hens so rehoming is needed. Sad sale. Collection south west Devon. Tame but still shy. Free to right home.
Torquay, Torbay (41.1mi)
5
Satin Silkie Rooster FOC
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price
Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I
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Crediton, Devon (42.2mi)
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Tolbunt Polish Large Fowl Hatching Eggs
Chickens
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price
2.00 an Egg. Please visit my new website to purchase eggs. Posted in Polyboxes https://www.harrietshappyhens.co.uk/ Available fresh eggs from my pens of Tolbunt Polish Large F. I have two pens, o
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Saint Austell, Cornwall (16.5mi)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?
