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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Wyandotte chicks
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Silver laced wyandotte bantam chicks available. Gold partridge laced wyandotte bantam chicks available. Hatched 31st march. Hatched 4th April.
Newton Abbot, Devon (0.1mi)
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Beautiful pure bred serama cockerel
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£25Price
Beautiful serama cockerel perfect for a pet or working cockerel amazing for someone going into pure bred serama rare breeds from South East Asia.
Honiton, Devon (26.2mi)
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Pekin bantam chicks
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
From 1 week old , Various colours , Will need heat for 1st 3 weeks , Unsexed , Collection from hemyock , Devon
Cullompton, Devon (24.4mi)
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Thuringian Rare Breed Hatching Eggs x 6
Chickens
5 daysAge
MixedSex
£35Price
Thuringian Chamoise Rare Breed Hatching Eggs x 6 .. HATCHING EGGS.. Super friendly Bantam size Chickens.. Fantastic for kids.. Very easy to look after.. Great temperaments.. Fresh eggs posted Royal Ma
Okehampton, Devon (22.5mi)
5
Point of Lay Chickens
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price
A variety of Beautiful POL chickens for sale, just starting to lay. Defra registered. We provide cardboard pet carriers for a stress free handover for the chickens, and because of the worry of bird fl
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Tiverton, Devon (26.3mi)
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light sussex cockerall
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£12Price
lovely lad needs his own ladies. would consider swapping for hatching eggs. this is a stock photo. collection from latchley
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Gunnislake, Cornwall (26.5mi)
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Hybrid POL hens
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£22Price
EASTER SPECIAL £2 OFF PER HEN Only £22 per bird, normal price £24. Selection of hybrid Point of Lay Hens ready now: Light Sussex Rangers Copper marans Blues Speckedys Pied Rangers £24 each EASTER S
Honiton, Devon (26.2mi)
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Happy healthy pullets
Chickens
11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£11Price
Happy healthy, 7 week old, pullets (young hens) available, nice mix of colours, light Sussex, Rhode rock, beechwood blue, speckledy, Emerald, Lohmann brown, leghorn and magpie types. All excellent l
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Kingsbridge, Devon (18.5mi)
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X5 pekin bantam cockerels
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price
All get along but now they are too much for the hens so rehoming is needed. Sad sale. Collection south west Devon. Tame but still shy. Free to right home.
Torquay, Torbay (6mi)
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Satin Silkie Rooster FOC
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price
Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I
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Crediton, Devon (18.2mi)
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Warren point of lay hens chickens
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
Beautiful Warren hens at point of lay or just starting to lay. Great pets as they're friendly and easy to tame. Lay all year round, large brown eggs. Vaccined and registered. Can supply feed and extra
Ottery Saint Mary, Devon (21.1mi)
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Pekin bantams
Chickens
14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price
Pekin bantams available from April guaranteed hens . Colours are Millefleur, lemon , lavender, gold partridge, silver partridge, blue , and porcelain.
Bridgwater, Somerset (49.1mi)
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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?
