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Old Chickens Poultry for sale in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

14 Old Chickens Poultry for sale in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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 Brahma  - Advert 1
8

Brahma

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Brahma chickens light -bluebell white and black rock One Years Old text me with this number 0-7-8-8-8-1-0-8-5-5-4

GloucesterGloucestershire (7.2mi)
Chickens poultry Pair of brahamas black chicken  - Advert 2
4

Pair of brahamas black chicken

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

Male and female pair of black brahama great lovely well handed chickens just over 7month old Only reason for sale are duck don’t like them and don’t think fair to keep them together like

BristolBristol City (37.7mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie cockerel  - Advert 3
2

Silkie cockerel

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Male white pure silkie 17 weeks old, his names Hei Hei 😆 we have him here on his own now and he needs some ladies! He’s a beautiful boy and so friendly…loves coming in the house! Great with the kids.

HerefordHerefordshire (29.1mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerel - Advert 4
1

Cockerel

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price

A handsome cockerel for sale, 9 weeks old. Father is a white Sussex and mother is a Legbar(blue egger)

SwindonSwindon (26.9mi)
Chickens poultry Speckled Sussex and Hy-line Hybrid Pullets - Advert 5
3

Speckled Sussex and Hy-line Hybrid Pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Speckled Sussex and Hy-line hybrid pullets for sale Hy-line are a hybrids bred for optimal egg production but are also very friendly birds. Speckled Sussex are a great purebred dual purpose breed.

RedditchWorcestershire (28.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie bantam cockerel - Advert 6
3

Silkie bantam cockerel

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Young Silkie bantam cockerel, black mingled with white (mum was grey cuckoo). Five months old. The last of this year’s small batch of hatchlings! APHA reg C1423469.

WantageOxfordshire (35.3mi)
Chickens poultry Warrens Available  - Advert 7
3

Warrens Available

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Warrens Available at Eggcellent Acre. 19 weeks old, vaccinated and health checked. Just reddening up so won’t be far off laying! Message us for more details - ************ 56 available - £15 e

Licensed Breeder
LonghopeGloucestershire (16.2mi)
Chickens poultry Healthy Hybrid cockerells - Advert 8
41

Healthy Hybrid cockerells

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to Good Homes – 6 Sussex x Gingernut Ranger Cockerels (we have 7 but keeping one for our coop) They’re 8 weeks old, hand-reared, and fully free-range — healthy, active, and well-socialised. Idea

BuckinghamBuckinghamshire (47mi)
Chickens poultry Magnificent Bramha Cockerel - Advert 9
21

Magnificent Bramha Cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

A lovely snowy white Bramha cockerel. Very gentle, grand and would make a magnificent breeder. 6 months old.

Chipping NortonOxfordshire (23.1mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington & chocolate Orpington pullets  - Advert 10
2

Buff Orpington & chocolate Orpington pullets

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

5 buff Orpington pullets available and 1 buff cockeral Around 10 weeks old Also some chocolate Orpington’s available

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (47.5mi)
Chickens poultry Two trios of bantams  - Advert 11
4

Two trios of bantams

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Serema x Sussex bantam chickens. Two trios available - choice of white or black cockerel. One younger one older trio. Both this year's hatches. Pretty little garden birds. Very small in size. £50 per

Shipston-on-StourWarwickshire (22.4mi)
Chickens poultry 6 week old chickens various colours - Advert 12
8

6 week old chickens various colours

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

All birds are off heat now and ready to go to their new homes! All hatched from our own flock Dad is a Buff Orpington and the Mums are various breeds - some fab colours and will be fab birds

WitneyOxfordshire (26.6mi)
Chickens poultry Rhode island red, silkie and white rock cockerels - Advert 13
3

Rhode island red, silkie and white rock cockerels

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

1 x 1yr old Rhode island red cockerel for sale proven this year 1 x 18 week ok Gold top silkie bantam cockerel 1x 1yr old white rock cockerel, proven this year. Cash on collection Collection near H

HungerfordBerkshire (41.4mi)
Chickens poultry Days old chicks 3/10/2025 - Advert 14
1

Days old chicks 3/10/2025

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Day old chicks from mixed flock only 8 available 1 yellow hen 1 yellow rooster, 5 black hens and 1 black rooster.

RugbyWarwickshire (47.5mi)

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.