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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

13 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 (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Bantams - Advert 2
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Silkie Bantams

Chickens

12 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 (0.2mi)
ADVANCED
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Shires Brown Hybrid

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Shires Brown. The classic hen, easy to tame and a reliable addition to the flock. Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown

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NewentGloucestershire (0.2mi)
ADVANCED
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Millefleur

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Millefleur mottled plumage. Temperament: Calm ornamental Eggs: Cream Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐ lighter layer Notes: Kept m

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NewentGloucestershire (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Faverolles - Advert 5
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Faverolles

Chickens

14 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 (0.2mi)
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Large Brahma

Chickens

15 weeksAge
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) Temperament: Ex

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NewentGloucestershire (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties - Advert 7
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Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties

Chickens

15 weeksAge
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 (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL - Advert 8
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Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL

Chickens

15 weeksAge
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 (0.2mi)
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Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females

Chickens

4 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 (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay coloured egg layers - Advert 10
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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 (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Farmyard Mix Hatching Eggs & Orpington chickens - Advert 11
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Farmyard Mix Hatching Eggs & Orpington chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Farmyard hatching eggs mix £3/egg Hens: Leghorn, Devon Bronze, ISA, Cockerels: Orpington Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) selling for £20

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WitneyOxfordshire (40.3mi)
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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
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 laye

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StroudGloucestershire (14.9mi)
ADVANCED
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Black Orpington’s chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Black Orpington chicks They are around 5 weeks old Just come off the heat lamp 8 available £15 each Also feeders . Drinkers and chick feed available to purchase

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (46.8mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed Mini Bantam Chicken  - Advert 14
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Mixed Mini Bantam Chicken

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

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

GloucesterGloucestershire (8.3mi)
Chickens poultry USA silkies  - Advert 15
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USA silkies

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£50Price

I have 2 males for sale they are very boisterous I have got a female too but keeping her they have had baby chicks so the boys are very sexual lol they just need a new home

OldburyWest Midlands (42.9mi)
ADVANCED
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Pure breed Peking Bantams for sale

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

We have some very heathy pure breed Peking Bantam chicks for sale. Lavender chicks Lemon cuckoo chicks Millefleur chicks All chicks are 5 week old, and still under lamp, will be off the lamp next we

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KidderminsterWorcestershire (32.3mi)
Chickens poultry bar bu duccle bantam - Advert 17
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bar bu duccle bantam

Chickens

24 yearsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hatching eggs 6 for £15.00 chicks as hatched £10 each from unrelated birds . Lovely pets as very friendly and inquisitive. Also good broodies .

Chipping NortonOxfordshire (36.6mi)
Chickens poultry Two hens for sale,  - Advert 18
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Two hens for sale,

Chickens

10 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, can come with a large bag of growers pellets (open)

HerefordHerefordshire (16mi)
Chickens poultry Chocolate & blue Orpington and buff Sussex  - Advert 19
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Chocolate & blue Orpington and buff Sussex

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£100Price

Chocolate Orpington breeding trio £100 Blue Orpington breeding trio £100 Buff Sussex breeding quartet £100 All laying well Good fertility

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (46.8mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful Buff Orpington Boy - Advert 20
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Beautiful Buff Orpington Boy

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£8Price

We are rehoming our beautiful Buff Orpington fella. He is absolutely stunning and a gentle companion to his lady friends. Please get in touch if interested in giving this gorgeous boy a lovely home x

Leamington SpaWarwickshire (44.7mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Omlet go up coop - Advert 21
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Chickens Omlet go up coop

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£325Price

Omlet chicken coop Go up with 2m run, water drinker and feeder Great for chickens, can store Upto 4 chickens, protection from fox All clips present , the run has been disassembled Collection only

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BirminghamWest Midlands (43.8mi)
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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.