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 Beautiful Healthy Laying Hens - Advert 1

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Lovely group of strong, healthy laying hens available. Currently producing excellent quality brown eggs daily. • Well looked after on a small countryside setup • Free range and very active • Fed o

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

Stunning trio of adult Silkie chicken available from our small countryside flock near Stansted / Dunmow. This is a well-matched breeding trio consisting of: • 1 cockerel • 2 hens (currently laying)

Beautiful trio of young Silkie chicken available from our small countryside flock near Stansted / Dunmow. These birds are truly eye-catching with exceptionally fluffy feathering, compact shape and lo

Fertilised Silkie chicken hatching eggs available from our small, well cared for backyard flock near Stansted / Dunmow. Eggs are collected daily and stored correctly Fertility is good, but cannot be

Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5

Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

We need to sell as was sold to us as a female. Loves a cuddle once you’ve got hold of him! ************

Goldlines pullets POL Lovely friendly hybrid hens meaning they are prolific layers laying in excess of 300 eggs a year £20 each or 10 for £150 All feed, bedding and poultry supplies in available

Hybrid laying hens POL Nice variety of hybrids available 🌈 🐔Cooper black Maran (deep rich brown egg layers) £30 ea 🪺Cotswold legbar (Blue eggs) £30 ea 🫒Olive egger (Olive coloured eggs) £30 🐔

Bantams POL(18-24 weeks old) £35 each ✅SILKIES - white, Black, Silver partridge And Buff ✅POLISH - Buff laced, Gold laced, Chamois, Black white crested Blue, splash white crested ✅PEKINS - laven

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee. Happy hatching 😀

Point of lay 20 weeks old Blue partridge Brahams hens Gold partridge Brahams hens Salmon faverolles Just a small selection of the birds we currently have available All birds are collection on

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

Currently taking reservations for future hatches. Indian runner ducklings due to hatch 15th May 📍 Notley, Essex 💷 from £10 each

Braintree, Essex

FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Chickens Poultry for sale

Beautiful Healthy Laying Hens

Day old pure breed chicks

Premium Silkie Trio – Laying Now, Beautiful Type

Stunning Trio Black Silkie – Very Fluffy

Silkie Hatching Eggs – Fertilised

Polish hatching eggs x 6

Big Brahma hatching eggs mixed colours x 6

Male Splash Silkie Chicken

Goldlines laying hens

Hybrid laying hens

Bantams

Silkie Hatching eggs

Large fowl Brahma and faverolle hens

Day old pure breed chicks

Various breed chicks & Runner ducklings

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FAQs

Are chickens considered poultry?

How are chickens classified in poultry?

Do poultry chickens lay eggs?

Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?