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.
🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶
Chickens
Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�
🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍
Chickens
Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥
POL 18 week old hybrid pullets
Chickens
Lots of lovely 18 week old point of lay hybrid pullets (White Star and Blacktail) available. Fully vaccinated. They are very friendly and will be great egg layers. 10% off for 6 or more. More info
Silkeiea chicken
Chickens
I have 7 silkies chicken for salle 3 roosters and 4 hens 5 months old i sell all together 100£.
Silkie / Bantam Cockerel 🐓
Chickens
This is Freckle our Silkie / Bantam cross, he hatched last year and is just under a year old, due to us having 2 full grown silkie cockerels anyway we’ve decided it would be best to re-home freckles s
🖤🤎Black Copper Marans 🤎🖤
Chickens
(Dark speckled eggs!) Chicks will be unsexed and require heat for 6 weeks. 🐥 About Black Copper Marans: ✨ Stunning black feathers with rich copper highlights ✨ Calm, hardy, and great for all ex
Female cream legbars
Chickens
I have 9 cream leg bars, aged 4 weeks available for new homes. Will need heat for 2 more weeks. Well handled and friendly birds
Ayam Cemani 🖤 - REDUCED THIS WEEKEND
Chickens
Ayam Cemani chicks available. They will be unsexed as they are too young and from dark Fibro birds. The parents have no leakage and are on quality feed and supplements. They are raised in a house with
6x mixed breed fertile hatching eggs
Chickens
Fertile hatching eggs from a healthy mixed laying flock. Breeds on site include: • White Leghorn • Sussex • Copper Star hybrids • Olive/Easter egger lines • Bantams • Mixed hybrid layers Eggs
Gold top trio
Chickens
Light Sussex hen, gold top hen in silver. By the same parents as my gold tops but thrown a silver colour. Both lay well. White bantam silkie Cockerel also looking for a new home. Hens £20 each
White silkies
Chickens
White silkies mix of hen and cocks I can’t tell for definite which are hens and cocks but I can sort of tell which might be which only for sale because I am starting to get over run by them. Will sel
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?
