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Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Hyde, Greater Manchester

17 Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Hyde, Greater Manchester

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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Chickens poultry  Colombian, silver/black Pekin Bantam pullets Aug/ - Advert 1
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Colombian, silver/black Pekin Bantam pullets Aug/

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

APHA Registered. Available for collection from ST18 0RB, Pasturefields., Stafford. Colombian and Silver/Black Pekin Bantam pullets. Aug & Sept 2025 Hatched. Guaranteed as Female. These are strong, he

StaffordStaffordshire (44.5mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pure breed Chickens - Advert 2
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Pure breed Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Chickens Available 🐓 🐔6 Copper Black Marans - £35 each 🐔3 Copper Blue Marans - SOLD 🐔2 Pairs of Rhode Island Reds (Related) - £40 each pair 🐔1 Pair of Buff Orpingtons (Not Related) - £40

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SkiptonNorth Yorkshire (35.5mi)
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Chickens poultry Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available. - Advert 3
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Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available.

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

StaffordStaffordshire (44.5mi)
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Chickens poultry Ayam cemani - Advert 4
31

Ayam cemani

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£80Price

Young Ayam cemani cockerals there are 2 available. Beautiful birds. All black including black mouth.

BirkenheadMerseyside (39.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert) - Advert 5
2

Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (18.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  in Preston - Advert 6
3

Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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PrestonLancashire (33.3mi)
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Chickens poultry Pilkies - Bantams ❤️ - Advert 7
5

Pilkies - Bantams ❤️

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

❤️❤️ B A N T A M C H I C K E N S ❤️❤️ Super cute Pilkies - Silkies x Pekins - gorgeous birds, friendly and chilled out, great little birds, only got this batch arriving next week - when they are

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PrestonLancashire (33.3mi)
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Chickens poultry Usa silkies - Advert 8
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Usa silkies

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£80Price

7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

BacupLancashire (18.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Silkied Serama & Blue Silkie Roosters - Advert 9
8

Silkied Serama & Blue Silkie Roosters

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

My 2 gorgeous boys a black and white silkied serama and a blue silkie. Both in need of homes as I have too many roosters now. Safe quality homes only.

ManchesterGreater Manchester (7mi)
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Chickens poultry Beautiful boys need forever homes - Advert 10
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Beautiful boys need forever homes

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have 3 strong healthy boys just reaching full maturity.. silky/hybrid crosses.. one pure white, one red, one black with a rust collar.. can go together or individually .. price is per bird..

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ChesterfieldDerbyshire (30.9mi)
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Chickens poultry 3 silkie cockerels  - Advert 11
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3 silkie cockerels

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

KeighleyWest Yorkshire (29.7mi)
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Chickens poultry 10 week old poulets for sale - Advert 12
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10 week old poulets for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Black copper maran chicks available Cream legbar * black copper maran (mars bars) 6 poulets available mostly female

ManchesterGreater Manchester (7mi)
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Chickens poultry Free, Blue Copper Maran, Cream Legbar, Olive  - Advert 13
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Free, Blue Copper Maran, Cream Legbar, Olive

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

All cockerels are in good condition, some are currently going through moult hence some scraggly feathers, but still very healthy. They would make a great addition to a flock wanting to produce some ch

BacupLancashire (18.2mi)
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Chickens poultry 🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 born 5/12 - Advert 14
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🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 born 5/12

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 (Beautiful green eggs!) Looking to add something special to your flock? Day-old Olive Egger chicks will be hatching soon and ready for new homes — perfect for anyone wanti

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GlossopDerbyshire (5.4mi)
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Chickens poultry Pekin pullets, Silver/black, & Millefleur - Advert 15
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Pekin pullets, Silver/black, & Millefleur

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

This is an APHA Registered, home bred flock. Beautiful, well grown Pekin pullets, hatched 10 & 18 August 2025, so strong, healthy birds. Running loose in out polytunnel. Silver/black Columbian type, a

StaffordStaffordshire (44.5mi)
0 reviews

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.