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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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Chickens poultry Wellsummer cockerel - Advert 1
1

Wellsummer cockerel

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price

18 month old Wellsummer cockerel available. Ginger and black. Very soft natured and a gentleman to his hens. Has never shown any agression.

TavistockDevon (35.1mi)
Chickens poultry Warren point of lay hens chickens  - Advert 2
3

Warren point of lay hens chickens

Chickens

4 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 MaryDevon (30.3mi)
Chickens poultry Rhode Island Red - Advert 3
8

Rhode Island Red

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

£25 each Point Of Lay, happy healthy chickens. Because of bird flu risks and to maintain a healthy flock we organise a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier provided 😊 Defra registered

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TivertonDevon (16.8mi)
Chickens poultry Shamo x OEG  - Advert 4
24

Shamo x OEG

Chickens

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Beautiful 4 week old Shamo x OEG chicks raised naturally under a superb broody hen. These chicks are confident, healthy and already showing strong hen-leaning traits, though they are still too young f

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CrewkerneSomerset (46mi)
Chickens poultry Young pekin bantam pullets - Advert 5
1

Young pekin bantam pullets

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

I have 5 lavender pekin pullets available, nearly 10 weeks old. £30 each dont have to go together. Unrelated cockerals £20 each

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CreditonDevon (17.5mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Day-Old Copper Black Marans for Sale - Advert 6
3

Day-Old Copper Black Marans for Sale

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Day old Copper Black Marans for sale due to hatch approxamatly on the 26th of March 2026. For collection, contact me for updates.

CardiffCardiff (43mi)
Chickens poultry Light Sussex  - Advert 7
10

Light Sussex

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

£25 each Point Of Lay, lovely natured chickens. Because of the risk of bird flu and to maintain a healthy flock we arrange a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier supplied 😊 Defra registered

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TivertonDevon (16.8mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams - Advert 8
5

Pekin bantams

Chickens

10 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Pekin bantams available from April guaranteed hens . Colours are Millefleur, lemon , lavender, gold partridge, silver partridge, blue , and porcelain.

BridgwaterSomerset (36.6mi)
Chickens poultry LACED WYANDOTTES  - Advert 9
17

LACED WYANDOTTES

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Large fowl gold laced, silver laced and buff laced wyandottes for sale. Point of lay pullets and a few are just starting to lay. Lay lovely large white to cream coloured eggs. My parent birds lay a fe

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South MoltonDevon (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Black copper marans - Advert 10
5

Black copper marans

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Black copper maran point of lay pullets for sale. A few are just starting to lay. The marans are hatched from dark brown eggs and their parents are from dark brown eggs. The pullets are friendly birds

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South MoltonDevon (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Rhode Island Red x Light Sussex POL - Advert 11
16

Rhode Island Red x Light Sussex POL

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

£25.00 each or SPECIAL OFFER - BUY 4 GET ONE FREE Very friendly pretty hens, lovely temperament, Point of Lay. Defra Registered We arrange a meet up to suit you because of the worry of bird flu and

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TivertonDevon (16.8mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs, day old chicks. Opal, silverudd - Advert 12
91

Hatching eggs, day old chicks. Opal, silverudd

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£4Price

I have hatching eggs available, also chicks from day old to pol ready to lay a rainbow egg basket. Fantastic fertility I check every 3 weeks. 6 eggs £20 12 eggs £35 24 eggs £50 Price above is collec

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PorthRhondda Cynon Taff (44.9mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs available. One day old chick -pol - Advert 13
12

Hatching eggs available. One day old chick -pol

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Are you chasing the coloured egg rainbow? We have some sky egger chicks available. Laying a big blue egg. 300 5 chicks for £35 We have some fertilised eggs available. All hybrids, F1 Olive eggers

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PorthRhondda Cynon Taff (44.9mi)

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.