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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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Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available Hatching dates: 1- 21.04.2026 2- 28.04.2026 We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — availabl

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset (47.1mi)
Chickens poultry Auracana mix  - Advert 2
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Auracana mix

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Young and strong rooster…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands (45.5mi)
Chickens poultry Colombian Blacktail Female Chicks - Advert 3
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Colombian Blacktail Female Chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

The Columbian Blacktail is a much-loved British favourite — a friendly, reliable layer with warm chestnut feathers and a glossy black tail. These chicks grow into calm, confident hens that are easy to handle and perfect for both first-time keepers and experienced smallholders. Our chicks are sexed females, hatched from our own breeding group here on our smallholding near S

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StroudGloucestershire (8mi)
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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£13Price

Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant layers with calm, friendly temperaments. This cross creates auto-sexing chicks, meaning you can tell the boys from the girls at a day old — the red chicks are female and the yello

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StroudGloucestershire (8mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs - Advert 5
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6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi

BicesterOxfordshire (46.4mi)
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2 x polish hens

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

Bought last month but unfortunately not getting on with our flock or garden set up. Really sad sale as daughter absolutely loves them. Not yet laying.

LydneyGloucestershire (15.4mi)
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Point of Lay Hybrids For Sale!

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode

WorcesterWorcestershire (23.1mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed Copper Black Marans Poulets For Sale - Advert 3
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Mixed Copper Black Marans Poulets For Sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

They are 4 to 6 weeks old, born on the 27th of May 2026. Free Collection, if you want more detail, please message on this website, or via Whatsapp or Text on ************

CardiffCardiff (47.5mi)
Chickens poultry 7 Pekin Bantam Chicks  - Advert 4
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7 Pekin Bantam Chicks

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

7 beautiful Pekin Bantam chicks looking for homes 🏡 Hatched 26th April 🐣 Happy and healthy 🥰 Under a brooder ☀️ Please message for any information 😊 Collection only

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BanburyOxfordshire (40.8mi)
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Rhode Rock - Point of Lay Chickens

Chickens

15 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 (8.5mi)
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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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NewentGloucestershire (8.5mi)
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Unsexed Silkie and Polish Chick

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

These chicks are ready to go outside. Unsexed, 8 black silkies and 1 white Polish. On growers pellets, off heat and ready for their new coops

BicesterOxfordshire (46.4mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful pekin chickens - Advert 8
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Beautiful pekin chickens

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Beautiful 4.5 weeks old chickens looking for new homes. We have two lavendar pekins, 1 black mottled pekin and one gold partridge pekin. Looking for £5 each..

HerefordHerefordshire (24.4mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks For Sale £12 each or 2 for £20 - Advert 9
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Chicks For Sale £12 each or 2 for £20

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Guaranteed female chicks for sale, all chicks are healthy, active, well cared for. They are very friendly. These chicks come from a very good egg layering breed and will make excellent future layers.

BirminghamWest Midlands (45.5mi)
Chickens poultry Quartet of blue laced wyandotte large fowl - Advert 10
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Quartet of blue laced wyandotte large fowl

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£300Price

1 cockeral and 3 hens blue laced wyandotte large fowl. Must go as a group. Girls all laying eggs regularly. Eating, drinking and moulting normally. Fertility rate is good. Collection only. Really frie

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BanburyOxfordshire (40.8mi)
5.0
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Hybrids - lovely variety

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have a great selection of different colours available ⭐️speckled ⭐️bluebells ⭐️copper star ⭐️light susex ⭐️ex chequer All female , all vaccinated £20 Pol - warrens £20 Pol coloureds £25 Wa

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CoventryWest Midlands (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry White star leghorn - Advert 12
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White star leghorn

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have white stars available , they have just started laying some wonderful white eggs. Lovely chickens ready to find there new homes all vaccinated

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CoventryWest Midlands (49.2mi)
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Pure aseel stag

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Pure aseel stag for sale, healthy and active bird. No health issues, selling due to having no time to look after. I also have standard laying hens which lay daily if interested. Message me for price p

BirminghamWest Midlands (45.5mi)
Chickens poultry 2 Pekin bantams for sale  - Advert 14
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2 Pekin bantams for sale

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Lavender hen , Mille fleur I think is a hen to , to be sold together plz , do not need heat , they are just 8 weeks old £35 for the 2

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BristolBristol City (31.7mi)
Chickens poultry Handsome Bantam Cockerels for Loving Home  - Advert 15
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Handsome Bantam Cockerels for Loving Home

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Handsome Bantam Cockerels, Approx 9 months old. They were born early August 25, I’m not sure of the exact date. New loving homes needed, each would love some ladies to care for! Home bred from our

WorcesterWorcestershire (23.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam cockerels  - Advert 16
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Pekin bantam cockerels

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Lovely little lads ready to find the right homes. Full of character, cheeky personalities, and plenty of charm. Ideal for anyone looking to add some handsome boys to their flock. ✔️ Healthy & active

BristolBristol City (31.7mi)
Chickens poultry 3 x LF laced wyandotte chicks - Advert 17
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3 x LF laced wyandotte chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

3 chicks. 2 are 1 week older than the other. Eating and drinking as they should. 2 x blue laced and 1 x splash. Unsexed. Must remain under heat until fully feathered. Collection only. Must go together

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BanburyOxfordshire (40.8mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
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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 (8.5mi)
ADVANCED
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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 (8.5mi)

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.