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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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A few bantams available

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Hello, I have a few bantams looking for new homes. Currently available - please message for photos of chickens as I can only upload a few on here. 3 week old chicks that still require heat for a li

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StanleyCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Adorable Mixed Silkie chicks and pekin chicks  - Advert 2
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Adorable Mixed Silkie chicks and pekin chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Mixed silkie chicks Mixed pekin chicks Hatched 19th April Nice healthy baby's Really friendly Looking for there forever homes! Any questions please ask £10 each

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DurhamCounty Durham
ADVANCED
4

Pure Breed Rainbow Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Hatching Eggs from our pure breed chickens to produce rainbow eggs 🌈 Breeds include: Double laced Barnevelders Exchequer Leghorns Cream Crested Legbars Black Copper Marans £2 an egg or less tak

Barnard CastleCounty Durham
Chickens poultry     Adorable Silkie Bantam Chicks –Various Colours - Advert 4
71

Adorable Silkie Bantam Chicks –Various Colours

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Week old silkie bantam chicks , still need heat , pics of my silkies in photos .Unsexed , eating & drinking well . Discounts on multiple chicks

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham
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13

Mixed Silkie Hatching aEggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Hi, I’ve got Silkie hatching eggs available at £2 each plus postage. They come from 7 different colour pens: cuckoo, mottled, buff, splash, red, red pyle, and mixed, so there’s a really nice variety o

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CrookCounty Durham
5.0
Chickens poultry Pure light Sussex large fowl  - Advert 6
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Pure light Sussex large fowl

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£40Price

We have two large fowl light Sussex cockerels left, excellent line, young birds ready for breeding. Based near Barnard castle

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Lavender cuckoo pekin bantam hens  - Advert 7
2

Lavender cuckoo pekin bantam hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

Last years birds , only selling due to changing my plans and need to make space . Lovely girls , price is for the pair

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Brahma chicks  - Advert 8
31

Brahma chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

X4 Hatched 1st April, haven’t been under any heat but are in the house so not used to outside, wouldn’t recommend putting them out for another 2-3 weeks, unsure of female or male as still only young

DurhamCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington pair for sale.  - Advert 9
3

Buff Orpington pair for sale.

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Buff Orpington pair for sale. Hen & Cockerel. Hatched last year on 20th August. Pure breed. Looking for new home.

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ConsettCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Lavender pekin bantam chicks  - Advert 10
42

Lavender pekin bantam chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Unsexed, Coming up to a week old , eating and drinking well . Mother is my Pekin hen who is lovely and friendly . Still need heat . Loving homes only . Price per chick

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham
Chickens poultry X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs  - Advert 11
5

X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

🥚 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs – Pack of 6 🥚 Beautiful selection of 6 mixed Silkie hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for birds. Silkies are known for their fluffy plumage, friendly nat

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CrookCounty Durham
5.0
Chickens poultry Shamo game birds  - Advert 12
1

Shamo game birds

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£100Price

I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Unsexed Silkie Chicks (11 left) - Advert 13
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Unsexed Silkie Chicks (11 left)

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Off heat and ready to be outside. 2 Months old unsexed silkie chicks. Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. All unsexed SPENNYMOOR. UK

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SpennymoorCounty Durham
Chickens poultry unsexed chicks and quail and eggs - Advert 14
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unsexed chicks and quail and eggs

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£9Price

Mixed breed eggs £1 each 8 silkie x chicks hatched 4th april £9 each or all for £55 Feather sexable trio of Coturnix quail. Just over 6 weeks old. Choice of 2 boys 1 pharaoh type and 1 Italian type.

StanleyCounty Durham
Chickens poultry 6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock - Advert 15
4

6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

High quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from healthy, well maintained breeding stock. Barred Plymouth rocks are a dual purpose breed, known for its beautiful black and white feathers, friend

RichmondCounty Durham

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.