Chickens Poultry for sale
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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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16🐣 [Show-Quality & Healthy Chicks for Sale]
Chickens
3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price
These chicks were incubated in September and hatched on October 7th. This is also our final batch of 2026—they were bred during the ideal season and are the most vibrant and energetic chicks we've had
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (45.4mi)
7Pekin Young Hens "SOLD "
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price
Make fantastic pets for child. Very Friendly little girls . This year Hatch . 4 Females available. £15.00 each . Cluckin good hen and ducks is my Facebook page. Collection Available Carlisle, N
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Carlisle, Cumberland (9.2mi)
14 cockerels
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MaleSex
These are lovely young boys. Growing up to be nice big birds. Can't keep them altogether but lovely birds.
Stanley, County Durham (40.8mi)
1Pekin Bantam lavender cockerel free
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
Beautiful, handsome Pekin Lavender cockerel. He’s about 2 years old. Free to a good home. Preferably one without children as he can be protective of his flock. He feeds from your hand.
Brampton, Cumberland (2.4mi)
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3 Male Pekin Bantam Roosters in Bishop Auckland
Chickens
10 weeksAge
MaleSex
NO HENS AVAILABLE. Roosters only Free to a good home. We are sadly looking to rehome 3 of our Pekin Bantam roosters, due to having mostly boys from our hatch and we don't have the space to keep them
Bishop Auckland, County Durham (39.2mi)
61Brahma cockerels x 2
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price
Stunning Brahma Cockerals, unusual colours. Growing nicely, very friendly as handled daily. These are going to be beautiful boys when fully grown. Price per bird.
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Brampton, Cumberland (5.4mi)
1Silver Laced Wyandotte Bantams
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price
1 trio (2 hens 1 cockerel) £80 1 pair (1 hen 1 cockerel) £50 POL, Hatched in April Available now, located cumbria
Coniston, Westmorland and Furness (39.5mi)
3USA silkies
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price
I have USA silkie cockerals looking for new homes . These are lovely looking birds but unfortunately I have too many cockerels
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear (49.3mi)
4Pekin bantam roos
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MixedSex
Two young Roos pekin bantams free to good homes, black approx 12 weeks and older white one both friendly lovely boys.
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Spennymoor, County Durham (48.7mi)
1Light Sussex Cockerel
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Purebred light sussex cockerel for sale. Currently 15 weeks old (8/10/2026). Range free, thriving and can fend for himself well but happy to live in an enclosed run too. Born on a hill farm and
Alston, Westmorland and Furness (17.5mi)
112 Silkie Cockerals
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price
2 friendly Silkie Cockerels available for free. One is a show cockerel. We have too many now and that isn’t good news for our little hens.
Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness (48mi)
6Brahma Pullets
Chickens
15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price
8-Week-Old Brahma Pullets We have some lovely Gold Partridge and Blue Partridge Brahma pullets, currently 8 weeks old, looking for their new homes. 🤎💙 They are beautifully feathered, healthy and g
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Brampton, Cumberland (5.4mi)
5Easter egger chickens
Chickens
3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price
2 mixed breed chicks, 1 Ameraucana x warren (black) and 1 Ameraucana x salmon faverolles (brown) unsure of the sex of these birds, handled daily, black one isnt too keen on being touched, had a course
Kelso, Scottish Borders (45.3mi)
4Cockerel, cornelius
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price
Lovely boy, just sold to me as a hen. I can’t have two cockerels as not enough hens. He is getting on with mine well especially as they haven’t been raised together, also not 100% on age less than a y
Consett, County Durham (33.5mi)
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.