Chickens Poultry for sale
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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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5 day old white silkie chicks
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price
10 white silkie chicks. Born on the 3.11.26 Require heat source Pick up Prestwich Manchester £15 each
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Manchester, Greater Manchester (8.3mi)
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Lovely Cockerel Silkie Cross
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price
This 4month old small silkie cross bantam boy would be a great addition to anyone flock. His name is Mario and he's great with the girls. He's such a lovely little chap. He won't grow very big.
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Warrington, Warrington (20.3mi)
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Let’s Farm Poultry
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£40Price
Please note we are still able to sell poultry under defra rules as we have under 50 and they are housed indoors. I have a variety of chickens for sale. They have all been bred on the farm and all parents are available to see. We have hatched the eggs in incubators and reared the chicks. As you can see they have all been handled daily and used for poultry therapy sessions
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Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester (27.3mi)
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Lavender Pekin Bantams
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price
Lavender Pekin Bantams. Professionally bred and reared, Vaccinated. Very docile birds. Located in Clayton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. £35 each / 3 for £100
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Newcastle, Staffordshire (35.6mi)All adverts
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Silkie Chicks and Showgirls
Chickens
2 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Hatch date - 11th November We should have a lovely variety of fluffy Silkies, with the exciting possibility of Show Girls and Paint Silkies! 🐥🤍🖤 ✨ A variety of colours possible ✨ Chance of Paint
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Ripley, Derbyshire (42.9mi)5.0
1Mixed breed hens for sale
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£6Price
18 months old Still laying, for sale due to lack of time for them. £6 each One white leg bar, 7 mixed breed Message for any enquiries
Sheffield, South Yorkshire (19.1mi)
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Silkie Chicks For Sale
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
- Beautiful silkie chicks for sale. - Hatched 31/10/21. - Will require a heat lamp. - Can see all my hens & cocks on collection. - Follow our FB North West Poultry
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Leyland, Lancashire (29.4mi)
145 silkies for sale
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price
My 4 silkies are all 5 weeks old and off heat so they are ready to be in a coop. I have hatched and raised these babies but unfortunately I can’t keep them I want them to go to good homes and I’m hap
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (23.8mi)
2Pol lohmann browns/warrens 18 weeks
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price
Some very nice pol hens looking for new homes 18 weeks old Fully vaccinated This breed will lay 300- 320 eggs Price £10 10 plus £9 Discount on large orders
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (13.1mi)
6Porcelain Pekin Banties Cockerels
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price
We have 2 Porcelain Pekin Banty Cockerels for sale. Our daughters reared them so are very tame. Would swap 1 for the same for breeding if anyone wishes to swap. Hatched June 2026
Leek, Staffordshire (27.2mi)
2Orpington’s
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price
3 Orpington cockerels up for rehoming. 2 silver laced & 1 buff Been raised since 2 days old with children and in the family home/garden Will happily sit on your lap and take treats from your hand
Bolton, Greater Manchester (14.3mi)
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Bantam Laced Wyandotte Chickens
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price
Gorgeous pure bred bantam laced wyandotes. Nine available in a variety of colourways. These are lovely gentle birds and used to being around children. £25 each, buy 3 Hens and get 1 Cockerell FOC.
Wetherby, West Yorkshire (42.8mi)
5Lavander pekin bantam
Chickens
13 weeksAge
MaleSex
Lavender Pekin Bantam Cockerels Looking for New Homes 🐓 I have 4 beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam cockerels looking for their new homes. 📅 Date of birth: 13th August 2026 🐥 Breed: Lavender Pekin Ban
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (44.8mi)
1Cockerel for sale
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£50Price
Chucku is a handsome, fully grown cockerel looking for a new home. He is used to living outdoors with other chickens and would suit someone with experience keeping poultry. He has a lovely presence an
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (19.7mi)
5Black Rock type hybrid egg laying hen for sale
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price
Lays eggs everyday Friendly hen Reason for selling is because we have 4 other chickens and coop is getting too suffocating for her
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (19.7mi)
6Swedish Flower Hens & Cuckoo Marans
Chickens
11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
Hatched 27th August this year. One pullet Swedish Flower Hen, one pullet Cuckoo Maran, and one rooster Swedish Flower SFH pullet: £30 Cuckoo Maran pullet: £20 DEFRA registered. Collection only. No m
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Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area (48.5mi)
62Brahma pullets x 2 - Columbian buff and white
Chickens
15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price
2 beautiful brahma pullets, heading to 5 months old. White and a Columbian buff. Docile and friendly hens, socialised with multiple companion pets. White is slightly more confident but both come
Leigh, Greater Manchester (18mi)
2Baby Chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
These beautiful baby chickens were born on the 25th of October 2026. £10 each. Collection only Blackburn.
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (22.6mi)
2Silkie Cockerel in need of new home
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price
Our beautiful boy Elvis is looking for a new home, we have raised two chicks and unfortunately they are both boys and have taken a dislike to each other.
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester (37.5mi)
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chickens set up
Chickens
9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£175Price
Anyone looking for a full chicken set up? Comes with 2 feeders, 2 waterers, coop and 2x3 run annd 2x3m extension. Also tarp to cover the top and the chicken wire that’s already on can be cut at the t
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire (44.7mi)
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friendly young cockerel
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price
free to a good home , great friendly genes , hand raised, integrated with the flock , no heat needed
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire (46.6mi)
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rooster
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price
young roosters for sale ,friendly and coming into maturity,hand raised ,free to a good home if meets standards x
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire (46.6mi)
4🐥 USA Silkie Chicks available now 🐥
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
1 day old Silkie chicks available now Our Silkies are healthy, well cared for .We take care to collect and handle our eggs appropriately to give them the best possible start for incubation. 🐣 05.11
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Bradford, West Yorkshire (22.9mi)
5Seramas and silkie
Chickens
3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price
3 seramas, 2 hens one cock And a cock silkie They All get on. Don’t fight. Had since chicks. New work means I have no time
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Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester (35.1mi)FAQs
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.