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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.

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Rhode Rock - Point of Lay Chickens

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£24Price

Rhode Rock is a tough and reliable hybrid bred to lay a good number of eggs, especially good at free ranging and foraging. Temperament: Confident hardy hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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NewentGloucestershire
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Large Brahma

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

We have a limited number of Brahma large fowl available in April. Such beautiful gentle giants, a real garden favourite! Gold, Blue, Lemon Pyle, Isabella. (some cockerels available) Www.3shirespoul

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Point of Lay Brown Hybrids

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Notes: Commercial-style layer

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NewentGloucestershire
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Mottled and Coloured Hybrids POL

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Mottled/Millefleur mottled plumage. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of lay females available, vaccinated

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NewentGloucestershire
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Hatching eggs and Chicks for sale

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Available for collection or ready for delivery Barbu d’uccle eggs £3/each Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s All eggs are £3 plus postage which is £4.65 for either 6 or 12. Minimum order of 6 eggs. Pos

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StroudGloucestershire
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Silkie Bantams

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

The fluffiest of the lot and always in big demand so keep an eye on availability if you want our beautiful Silkies. They make great pets and are the perfect garden flock member. They do appreciate a

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NewentGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Large Faverolles - Point of lay - Advert 7
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Large Faverolles - Point of lay

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Large Salmon Faverolles. These are a lovely gentle large breed perfect for the garden flock. Layers of pinkish eggs and sporting there trademark earmuffs. These get on well with some of our other pur

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NewentGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties - Advert 8
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Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Back in stock! We now have a wide range of hybrids and pure breeds available. Point of lay hens in a variety of colours now for sale. These girls are fully vaccinated and ready to start laying at the

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NewentGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL - Advert 9
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Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots, Padovana, Japanese bantams and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check w

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NewentGloucestershire
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Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females

Chickens

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

We have a new batch of chicks available. All female, vaccinated and in 9 different colours. These will grow into the same beautiful hybrids we sell. Sold as three or more and will require heat lamp

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NewentGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Point of Lay coloured egg layers - Advert 11
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Point of Lay coloured egg layers

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have a good number of dark egg layers available. These are Copper Maran hybrids and lay a lovely chocolate brown egg. Point of lay and fully vaccinated. Blue and Olive egg layers and other hybr

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NewentGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Mixed Mini Bantam Chicken  - Advert 12
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Mixed Mini Bantam Chicken

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Lovely chicken. colorful. ready to go. If you’re looking a lovely chicken, we have here male or female.

GloucesterGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Lavender pekins  - Advert 13
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Lavender pekins

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£120Price

1x cockerel 1.5 year old 3x hens 1 year old Lovely birds, all hens laying well. Collection GL15

LydneyGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Mixed colour Pekin bantam hatching eggs x6 - Advert 14
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Mixed colour Pekin bantam hatching eggs x6

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Mixed colour fresh Pekin bantam eggs. 6 fresh eggs. Well packaged for safe delivery. Lovely, friendly hens

TewkesburyGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Lovely Hyline Point of Lay pullets - Advert 15
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Lovely Hyline Point of Lay pullets

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£21Price

I have five lovely point of lay brown pullets available. They’re from Hyline and have been raised from chicks. They’ve been vaccinated by Hyline. They should lay about an egg a day and are perfect ba

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TewkesburyGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Silver bielefelder roosters - Advert 16
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Silver bielefelder roosters

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have 5 beautiful Silver bielefelder roosters just learning how to use their voices available to good homes. (before my neighbours moan) They are friendly and loves cuddles. Born 4th September 2025

DymockGloucestershire
Chickens poultry ✨ Super Tame Serama Chicks Available ✨ - Advert 17
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✨ Super Tame Serama Chicks Available ✨

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

🐣✨ Super Cute Serama Chicks Available ✨🐣 Our tiny Serama chicks (hatched on 13/4) are looking for loving homes 💛 These little ones are hand-raised from day one, growing up right in the heart of o

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RuardeanGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Serama & D’Anver Cross Pullets  - Advert 18
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Serama & D’Anver Cross Pullets

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

🐔✨ WHAT… even… ARE THESE?! ✨🐔 If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Serama hens meet a lavender Barbu d’Anvers roo… well… HERE YOU GO 😄 Miniature Serama bodies… with those fabulous Barbu beards

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RuardeanGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Point Of Lay Hens - multiple breeds available  - Advert 19
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Point Of Lay Hens - multiple breeds available

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Multiple breeds of point of lay hens available. Light Sussex - £20 each Olive Eggers - £26 each Copper black Maran - £26 each Speckledys - £20 each Rhode Rock - £20 each Bluebells - £20 each Also po

GloucesterGloucestershire
Chickens poultry POL Goldlines  - Advert 20
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POL Goldlines

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£17Price

Point of Lay hens available now, some are just starting to lay. Lovely healthy birds Other POL hens available also Collection Gloucestershire

GloucesterGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Green & Blue Eggers – Confirmed Pullets - Advert 21
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Green & Blue Eggers – Confirmed Pullets

Chickens

11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

🐥💚💙 Green & Blue Eggers – Confirmed Pullets 💙💚🐥 Back girls ready for loving homes. Mums are olive green eggers and dad is a blue egger, so you can expect beautiful green to blue-toned eggs. Full

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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.