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Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Chelmsford, Essex

9 Blue 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.

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Chickens poultry Hybrid hens at point of lay  - Advert 1
101

Hybrid hens at point of lay

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (21mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 2
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

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

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.1mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 3
11

Araucana chickens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

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

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.1mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee* - Advert 4
13

Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee*

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£33Price

This listing is for 6 fertile hatching eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Our eggs will be protectively wrapped in bubble wrap, packed in purpose built poly

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ElyCambridgeshire (46.4mi)
Chickens poultry Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers  - Advert 5
7

Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

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

RickmansworthHertfordshire (41.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pol hybrid dark, blue and olive egg layers  - Advert 6
20

Pol hybrid dark, blue and olive egg layers

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have some lovely point of lay hybrid coloured layers available - aged 18-19 weeks £25 each hen

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SevenoaksKent (34.5mi)
Chickens poultry Two cockerels  - Advert 7
1

Two cockerels

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

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.

WoodbridgeSuffolk (43.5mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam hens - Advert 8
4

Pekin bantam hens

Chickens

FemaleSex
£15Price

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

FelthamGreater London (43mi)

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.