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Chickens Poultry for sale in Saint Austell, Cornwall

8 Chickens Poultry for sale in Saint Austell, Cornwall

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.

Chickens poultry CHOCOLATE AND MAUVE USA SILKIE PULLETS AVAILABLE  - Advert 1
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CHOCOLATE AND MAUVE USA SILKIE PULLETS AVAILABLE

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

Available we have 2 stunning USA Chocolate Silkie Pullets left, 14-16 weeks old. £45 each or both for £80 Also some young mauve USA Silkie pullets too, £35 each Round 12-14 weeks

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Saint AustellCornwall (1.4mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful Polish bantam growers left  - Advert 2
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Beautiful Polish bantam growers left

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Stunning Polish Pullets available around 10 weeks old. Blue / Lavender, splash and frizzle Creole. They are around 12-14 weeks old £40 each or 3 for £110

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Saint AustellCornwall (1.4mi)
Chickens poultry Sexed pullet chicks. Blue, brown, white layer  - Advert 3
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Sexed pullet chicks. Blue, brown, white layer

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£5Price

Happy healthy sexed pullet chicks available, mix of 8 different excellent laying types, blue, white and brown layers. Lots available, prices starting at £7 each for less than 10. Minimum of three per

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KingsbridgeDevon (45mi)
Chickens poultry 2 x 5 month old medium cockerels - Advert 4
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2 x 5 month old medium cockerels

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price

2 Young ginger and grey cockerels available. 4 months old. Medium sized. One has Wellsummer father and grey bantam mother. The other has Frizzle bantam mother. He looks like a pom pom!

TavistockDevon (31.4mi)
Chickens poultry 2 male chickens - Advert 5
2

2 male chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

1 black copper maran and 1 silver wyandotte, available together or separately, collection st austell

Saint AustellCornwall (1.4mi)
Chickens poultry FREE Cockerel - Nice Temperament  - Advert 6
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FREE Cockerel - Nice Temperament

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We have 2 brothers that hatched out this Summer. Both very nice, we have toddlers and they show no aggression whatsoever. Mother is a Devon Blue Egger and father was an unknown breed (very small and

PlymouthPlymouth (28.5mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams pol - Advert 7
5

Pekin bantams pol

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Roosters available Living in with mixed flock free ranging very friendly and from show lines. White with red available.

Saint AustellCornwall (1.4mi)
Chickens poultry Golden Partridge Barham - Advert 8
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Golden Partridge Barham

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

Stunning fella, needing a good home. I got 4 babies and 2 were male. HeiHei (my daughter names him) needs his own females. Friendly and used to kids, cats, dogs and people.

LauncestonCornwall (26.9mi)

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.