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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.

Chickens poultry TRIO NEW HAMPSHIRE RED BANTAMS - Advert 1
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TRIO NEW HAMPSHIRE RED BANTAMS

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£60Price

Lovely trio of New Hampshire Red bantams excellent layers of tasty eggs looking for a kind home with space.

LewesEast Sussex
Chickens poultry Silkie hatching eggs & silkie chicks  - Advert 2
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Silkie hatching eggs & silkie chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Silkie hatching eggs for sale 6 for £15 Chicks available also Point of lay available Breeding pairs also available We are based just outside of Haywards Heath. For more info please contact Natash

Haywards HeathWest Sussex
Chickens poultry Chicks, chickens and hatching eggs - Advert 3
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Chicks, chickens and hatching eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Large foul and bantam birds and chicks, many to lay shades of blue green, spearmint, olive etc., as I specialise in Americana/Eastereggers/oliveeggers etc. pure breeds marans, silkies, Aracuanas, aus

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UckfieldEast Sussex
5.0
Chickens poultry Bantam hatching eggs  - Advert 4
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Bantam hatching eggs

Chickens

Due in 4 daysAge
MixedSex
£3Price

🐣 Bantam Hatching Eggs Available 🐣 Mixed Colours – Beautiful Garden Flock I have fertile bantam hatching eggs available from my small, well-cared-for flock. ✨ Possible colours include: • Porcelain

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HorshamWest Sussex
Chickens poultry *Swedish Flower Chicks* hatched 7/3/26 - Advert 5
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*Swedish Flower Chicks* hatched 7/3/26

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Newly hatched Swedish Flower Chicks. Hatched out 7th March. Unsexed Lovely markings All eating and drinking Will need to be on heat for the next 6-8weeks. Will only let go in pairs unless you can pr

SandbachCheshire East
Chickens poultry Salmon Favarolles - Pure Breed - Hens & Roosters - Advert 6
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Salmon Favarolles - Pure Breed - Hens & Roosters

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

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

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Day old chicks silkies and various breeds - Advert 7
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Day old chicks silkies and various breeds

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

USA silkie chicks with a chance of showgirl in a range of mixed colours. I also have a few traditional breeds and hybrids New hatches throughout the spring / summer. These are sold as unsexed for £10

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CreweCheshire East
Chickens poultry Cuckoo maran pullets - Advert 8
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Cuckoo maran pullets

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Point of lay Cuckoo Maran pullets. 21 weeks old.Hatched 25th September 2026. 6 available. Looking for forever homes. Optional Cockerell available if required (£10). Pullets 25 each.

MacclesfieldCheshire East
Chickens poultry Frizzle Polish Roo (Buff Laced Chamois) - Advert 9
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Frizzle Polish Roo (Buff Laced Chamois)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£35Price

Beautiful, well bred unusual Polish variety. Well mannered Roo starting to cover the ladies and easy to handle. Available to collect from Beverley.

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BeverleyEast Riding of Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted - Advert 10
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Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkie and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered. *Limited availability until later thi

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NantwichCheshire East
Chickens poultry Various Point of Lay Female Chickens - Advert 11
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Various Point of Lay Female Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

*Limited availability until next weekend! Please enquire for individual breeds availability* We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Black Rocks, Speckeldies, Bluebe

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NantwichCheshire East
Chickens poultry POL Chickens - 12 Breeds To Choose - Available Now - Advert 12
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POL Chickens - 12 Breeds To Choose - Available Now

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We’ve got a lovely mix of hybrid chickens available to order and collect from 1st March – breeds include- Light Sussex, Reverse Sussex, Bluebells, Cuckoo Marans, Copper Marans, White, Partridge & Exc

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LewesEast Sussex
Chickens poultry Blackrocks chickens  - Advert 13
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Blackrocks chickens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Blackrocks chickens for sale 16 weeks old. £15 each. All female and very friendly and very good egg layers. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

GrimsbyNorth East Lincolnshire

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.