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.
Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth
Chickens
Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can
Polish (Poland) chicks available
Chickens
Day old polish chicks available, all healthy and happy chicks. Come from a lovely flock of polish birds.
friendly rooster
Chickens
young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster
Bantams- sillkie chicks
Chickens
Hi,here for sale I have 10 beautiful bantams chicks 3 weeks old,various colours £10 each delivery possible for additional cost if you buy more then one I'll do a discount thanks
BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET
Chickens
I am making the decision to sell my young quartet of Buff Cochins (3 pullets and a cock). They hatched May last year, girls just coming into lay now as a slow maturing breed. All originating from the
Chicks available
Chickens
UNSEXED CHICKS! Only 3 left 1 bym hatched 7/3/26 2 pure olive egger hatched 11/3/26 ALL STILL NEED HEAT!
Bantam chicks 4 left
Chickens
15 mix bantams all healthy message me for more information about them many thanks some are starting to come off heat
Sablepoot chicks available
Chickens
Sablepoot chicks available, all healthy and happy chicks. Come from a mixed coloured flock. Stunning little birds to have.
chicks available
Chickens
IF THE ADVERT IS LIVE WE HAVE CHICKS AVAILABLE. We have the following chicks available for new homes. - light Sussex - Olive egger These are hatched from dark strain eggs and parents can be see
Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6
Chickens
I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any
1 day old Chicks
Chickens
For sale 1 day old chicks mix breed of Sussex ,Wellsummer,Plymouth rock, hybrid warren. I have 19x Leeds 07592698805
Bantam Polish Chickens
Chickens
Beautiful and healthy bantam Polish chicks they are on heat and feeding and drinking well these chicks are unsexed and come in a lovely range of colours Polish chickens are renowned for their excell
Friendly Adult Cockrell
Chickens
Cockrell looking for new home good with hens but we have decided to only keep one cockrell rather than two. Collection only or delivery within 5 miles of ripon.
Chicks, USA Bearded Silkies, Vorwerk, LF Brahma
Chickens
Chick availability X8 USA bearded silkies- 2 week, on heat X2 vorwerk- 2 week, on heat X2 vorwerk- 4 weeks, on heat X2 Brahma- 4weeks, on heat X3 Brahma- 6weeks, off heat X4 USA bearded si
Salmon Favarolles - Pure Breed - Hens & Roosters
Chickens
Pure Breed salmon faverolle hens and roosters the hens for sale are approaching 6 months old, near point of lay - £30 each can do a trio - 2 hens, 1 rooster for £60 have some beautiful rooters for
Various cockerels
Chickens
I have 7 Millefleur pekin, 4 Silkie and 2 serama cockerels for rehoming. Beautiful boys. Free to good homes Please ask any other questions. YO43 area.
Frizzle Polish Roo (Buff Laced Chamois)
Chickens
Beautiful, well bred unusual Polish variety. Well mannered Roo starting to cover the ladies and easy to handle. Available to collect from Beverley.
Silkie rooster
Chickens
Hello, I have a silkie rooster for sale as I have too much rooster. He is 10 months old and is great with other hens or roosters.
Buff orpington chicks for sale
Chickens
Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl
Guinea Fowl
Chickens
Guinea Fowl un sexed suspect males nice to have running around x4 £10each Last years birds, relatively quiet
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?
