Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Chelmsford, Essex
13 Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Chelmsford, Essex
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 Point of lay hens
Chickens
BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care
Araucana chickens
Chickens
Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you
Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers
Chickens
14 week old Frizzle Pekin pullet growers. Colours available: Blue Black Millefleur Lemon £30 each Collection from Maple Cross. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER
Bantam hens at point of lay
Chickens
Bantams hens 22 week old Fully vaccinated Recently wormed Breeds Pekins £35 black, lavender cuckoo, lavender, cuckoo Sablepoots £35 black, lavender cuckoo, porcelain Gold Dutch £35 USA si
Buff Orpington Trio
Chickens
Great quality trio of our Buff Orpington’s About 20 weeks old We have many Orpington growers in Buff and Black As well as many other types of chickens Check out our website Kentpurebreedchickens.
Two cockerels
Chickens
Mixed breed LF but with green egg laying genetics. One grey/blue and one black and white. Free to new home where they can be useful.
Pekin bantam hens
Chickens
Hi I hatched a few Pekin bantams this year under broodie bantam hens. I have quite a few black and some blue. They are beautiful and healthy hens from a mixed flock of pekins. I have various age
Copper black Maran cockerel
Chickens
6 months old purebred copper black maran cockerel. Lovely nature. Unfortunately we can’t keep him due to neighbours.
Frazzler & silkie x pekin bantams
Chickens
Cockeral frazzler is around 1 yrs old in his full prime. Cockeral silkie bantam white and Ginger. Ginger, silkie bantam. Sex unknown Speckally white, silkie bantam. Sex unknown Speckally black/brown.
Araucana & Game POL
Chickens
1 black Araucana POL 1 Indian cross English Game POL £30 each Collection from Maple Cross PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER
Pekin Bantam Pullets POL
Chickens
Quality Pekin Bantam pullets at POL, some have started laying. Colours available include Salmon, Black Mottled, Millefleur. Smooth and Frizzle varieties. £35 each, 3 for £95. Collection from Rickma
Pekin bantam hens pol
Chickens
We have some pol pekins available / gold partridge, lavender and black Also please see my other adverts for what else is available
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?
