Chickens Poultry for sale
14 Poultry found
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.
6Silkie Cockerels
Chickens
12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price
Two handsome silkie cockerels available. Friendly and curious. Hatched and hand raised by my 10 year old son. Now starting to crow so looking to rehome.
Liskeard, Cornwall (4.7mi)
ADVANCED
Laced Wyandotte
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price
Stunning birds with their beautiful, intricate laced feathers Defra registered We can do meet ups if needed
ID Verified
Tiverton, Devon (49.4mi)
4Light Sussex Chickens- large pure breed (for Table/eggs
Chickens
9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£40Price
Unrelated Light Sussex pure breed Cockerels hens pullets and chicks for sale . Dual purpose heritage chicken . Large size,not smaller bantam Sussex widely available. Perfect for the table . Breeding T
Beaworthy, Devon (22.1mi)
1Lavender pekin pullets(all female)
Chickens
12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price
I have 6 lavender pekin pullets, approx 10-12 weeks old. Dont have to go together. £30 each
ID Verified
Crediton, Devon (36.9mi)5.0
5Serama
Chickens
10 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price
6 week old Serama male Soon to come off heat has started to go outside for few hours when warm Will mix with anything Collection bugle
Saint Austell, Cornwall (15.3mi)
2Chickens
Chickens
7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price
Lovely Pair of black copper Marans will take an offer as need them gone for space This years hatch Collection from st Austell
Saint Austell, Cornwall (15.3mi)
5Hybrid hens
Chickens
5 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
Hybrid chicks all hens Ranging from 2 days to a week old All different breeds Camborne Cornwall Can deliver locally
ID Verified
Camborne, Cornwall (40mi)
2Pekin bantams.
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£90Price
3 Hens and one cock,Beautiful pekins at POL looking for a lovely home,Must all go together fantastic first time bantams.
Camborne, Cornwall (40.5mi)
2Silver laced Wyandotte LF trio
Chickens
8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price
*pending collection* Beautiful trio, looking for a good home. Reluctant sale as they are very pretty but not suitable for my needs. Boy is fertile and good to his hens. Been around kids since very you
Truro, Cornwall (26.2mi)
3Game birds
Chickens
9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£75Price
A trio of game birds 1 cockerel and 2 hens The hens have are laying. Great little breeding group selling due to cutting down on our breeding groups
Holsworthy, Devon (30.9mi)
31Cockerels
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
2 beautiful Rhode Island Reds cockerels for sale – 5 months old 🐓 Sadly, these lovely boys are looking for new homes. We bought a group of five at auction without knowing their sex, and it turns out
Newquay, Cornwall (23.2mi)
1Free bantam cockerel EXETER DEVON
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
Pretty bantam cockerel needs a new home. We already have one cockerel so he needs somewhere else to live.
Exeter, Devon (44.5mi)
21Silver Campine
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price
🖤Elegant, active and full of character, Silver Campines are a stunning traditional breed with striking silver-white plumage and beautiful black barring. They are lively, curious birds Defra register
ID Verified
Tiverton, Devon (49.4mi)
2Pekin bantams for sale, adult and chicks
Chickens
15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
4 adult bantams- a trio of lavender Pekins plus a bantam mix hen. Ideally to go together. £40 Also various youngsters- 3 pure lavender, 3 mixed black speckled £5 each
Crediton, Devon (33.2mi)
FAQs
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.