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.
Brahma chicks
Chickens
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
Mixed Silkie Hatching aEggs
Chickens
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
Various Rare Breed Cochin Chickens gentle giants
Chickens
After being very successful and having a lot of chicks to grow on I’m offering some spare LF Cochin chickens out to new homes. These are on the rare breeds list and are huge birds! Cockerels temperam
Buff orpington day old chicks from quality birds
Chickens
Day old buff orpingtons up to 2 weeks old £10 each Must have heat plate or lamp They will Need chick crumb Heat for 6 weeks and to be kept inside We also have pekin bantams
Silkie cockerel
Chickens
A lovely little boy looking for a forever home. He is our pet and lives at home but unfortunately doesn't get along with our elderly dog so with a great sadness we have decided to re-home him. He was
POL Black Copper Marran
Chickens
17 weeks old Pure Breed Black Copper Marrans. Fully vaxined, friendly, healthy and renowned to be very good layers laying a beautiful dark brown egg. £27 each currently 50 available...collection from
Ginger Red Old English Game hatching eggs & chicks
Chickens
Ginger Red Old English Game bird hatching eggs available to collect or post out. Also chicks available in the next few days. Parents can be viewed.
Dominique American Game hatching eggs & chicks
Chickens
Dominique American Game bird hatching eggs available to collect or post out. Also chicks available in the next few days. Parents can be viewed and photos of grandparents available. Super friendly, hea
Buff Orpington pair for sale.
Chickens
Buff Orpington pair for sale. Hen & Cockerel. Hatched last year on 20th August. Pure breed. Looking for new home.
10 Rare Breed LF Cochin Chicks black.
Chickens
We have the last 10/11 black chicks available. 2-3 week olds so need heat still. Message for info and availability but deals if you want a lot or them all
6x day old Barred Plymouth Rock chicks
Chickens
SOLD SUBJECT TO COLLECTION 6 Barred Plymouth Rock chicks. Hatched 01/04/2026, will require heat for the first 6-8 weeks. Unsexed. £10 each or £50 for them all. Located 10 minutes from the A66, near
X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs
Chickens
🥚 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
Shamo game birds
Chickens
I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************
6 x Gold Sebright Hatching Eggs
Chickens
6 x Gold Sebright Hatching Eggs 6 Eggs £15 Royal Mail Tracked 24 postage £7 Limited number of Eggs available. Listed price is including postage
6 x Crested Cream Legbar Hatching Eggs
Chickens
6 X Crested Cream Legbar Hatching Eggs £8 for 6 £15 for 12 Royal Mail Postage Tracked 24 £7 Listed price is including postage
6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs
Chickens
6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs £18 Postage is £7 tracked 24 Listed priced is including postage
6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs
Chickens
3 hens running with 1 cockeral , lovely birds. First lot in the incubator candled with 100% fertility
Brahma x Warren Chicks
Chickens
A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a
Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each (11 left)
Chickens
Off heat and ready to be outside. Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. All unsexed SPENNYMOOR. UK
Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6
Chickens
I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any
pekin chicks mix colours chance frizzle bantam
Chickens
Pekin chicks colours include Buff chance of frizzle Black mottled chance of frizzle Blue / blue mottled chance of frizzle Red We also have some usa silkies available And buff orpington chicks ava
unsexed chicks and quail and eggs
Chickens
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.
Friendly Adult Cockrell
Chickens
Cockrell looking for new home good with hens but we have decided to only keep one cockrell rather than two. Collection only or delivery within 5 miles of ripon.
6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock
Chickens
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
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?
