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.
Happy healthy pullets
Chickens
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
X5 pekin bantam cockerels
Chickens
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.
Point of Lay Chickens
Chickens
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
Day old chicks available
Chickens
I have 4 creamlegbar chicks all female £10 each. 3 rhode island red chicks £8 each. Unsexed 7 pekin bantam chicks unsexed. £8 each Dont have to go together.
Satin Silkie Rooster FOC
Chickens
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
Bantam silkie cockerel
Chickens
Reggie is a 8 month old silkie cockerel who is quite friendly and well behaved with our other hens. We are so sad to be saying goodbye to him as we have had him since he was 1 month old and were told
Bantam wellsummer cross cockerel
Chickens
6 month old Wellsummer cockerel available. Ginger and black. Medium sized. Very silky. Has never shown any agression.
Warren point of lay hens chickens
Chickens
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
Purebred Polish & USA Silkie Pullets Available
Chickens
USA Silkie pullets available, Gold, Chocolate and White Polish Pullets available, mix of colours £40 each - or £35 each for more than 6
Purebred Polish Poland Bantam Hatching Egg
Chickens
Listing is for hatching eggs from my breeding pens of Purebred Polish Bantams. They are all in their individual pens and a mix of eggs will be sent as they all aren't laying yet so will be collected t
Tolbunt Polish Large Fowl Hatching Eggs
Chickens
£3.00 an Egg. Available fresh eggs from my pens of Tolbunt Polish Large F. I have two pens, one has a frizzle Cockerel and 4 smooth hens and the other is a smooth cockerel with 2 smooth and 2 frizzl
LACED WYANDOTTES
Chickens
Large fowl gold 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 few eggs right
Black copper marans
Chickens
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
CHOCOLATE AND MAUVE USA SILKIE PULLETS AVAILABLE
Chickens
Available we have 2 stunning USA Chocolate Silkie Pullets left, 14-16 weeks old. £45 each or both for £80 Also some young mauve USA Silkie pullets too, £35 each Round 12-14 weeks
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?
