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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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Chickens poultry Chickens and chicks read description - Advert 1
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Chickens and chicks read description

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Day old pekin chicks £12 Serama chicks £12 Unsexed 5 week old Pekin £12 Hybrid chicks £12 unsexed 3 weeks old silkie chicks £15 5 weeks old silkie chicks £18 Unsexed POL £20-£60 D’uccle bantams Sablepoots Pekin’s Orpingtons Brahmas Hybrid hens Pairs and Trios available Hatching eggs also available Day olds Quails available from day olds to laying hens

FarnboroughHampshire
Chickens poultry Poultry for Sale  - Advert 2
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Poultry for Sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£38Price

A selection of pure breed poultry for sale. Large fowl brahmas, wheaten marans, copper marans, light Sussex, Swedish flower hens. Brahma bantams, pekin bantams. Recently wormed. Most are now laying. All £38 each Brahmas £50 each

RomseyHampshire
Chickens poultry 1 week old chicks  - Advert 3
6

1 week old chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

We only ave 13 of these guys left they are £7 each. And are cross breeds of rode island reds, brahma and possibly bantam. Message me for any additional info and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry 1 week old naked necks chicks  - Advert 4
6

1 week old naked necks chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Here we have some pure breed naked necks, there is now only 14 left. They are available for collection and are £15 each. Message me for any additional information and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry 13 week old Warren hens for sale  - Advert 5
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13 week old Warren hens for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Here we have our 13 week old warrens up for sale we do have over 50 of these available. They are off heat as you can see. They are all sexed and are all hens. They are £20 each. Message me for any further information

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Warren Chickens - Advert 6
1

Point of Lay Warren Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have some point of lay Warren chickens available (brown ones!) Approx 16-17 weeks old. Some have already started to lay. Collection from Steep near Petersfield

PetersfieldHampshire
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Chickens poultry Pekin and silkie roosters - Advert 1
5

Pekin and silkie roosters

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

FOC various colours all boys and know their job very well. Located titchfield Hampshire Message for more details

FarehamHampshire
Chickens poultry Beautiful pekin batams - READY TO GO - Advert 2
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Beautiful pekin batams - READY TO GO

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

13 left beautiful pekin bantams, mixed sexes, mixed colours Grab a bargain very near POL £40 each or 2 for £70.... We also have baby quail 2 weeks old (certonix) £10 each 40 availble... will do a

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WaterloovilleHampshire
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam pullets - ready togo - Advert 3
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Pekin bantam pullets - ready togo

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Beautiful, tame, pekin bantams mixed colours 18 availble, ready to go they are off heat and on growers feed currently ready for there forever homes, pure breed no crosses.... £35 each or 2 for £64 W

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WaterloovilleHampshire
Chickens poultry Day old unsexed silkies for sale  - Advert 4
6

Day old unsexed silkies for sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Hi, We have 10 day old silkie chicks for sale A selection of colours first come first served £8 per chick or 6 for £50

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HavantHampshire
Chickens poultry Pekin hatching eggs only!  - Advert 5
4

Pekin hatching eggs only!

Chickens

7 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£2Price

Millefleur Pekin and black Pekin hatching eggs. £2 each collection from near middle wallop Hampshire or can post at buyers expense. 🙂 6 black in the incubator all growing nicely. 11 out of 12 with th

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AndoverHampshire
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks - Advert 6
10

Silkie chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Beautiful 2 week old silkie chicks. Unsexed £15 Also have some 4 week old silkie chicks. £18 Message for info

FarnboroughHampshire
Chickens poultry Hatching Eggs - Blue, Green, Brown and cream eggs - Advert 7
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Hatching Eggs - Blue, Green, Brown and cream eggs

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

We have for sale hatching eggs from our mixed egg colour laying hybrid hatching eggs. Blue, green, brown, white and cream, we have hatched over 100 chicks already so all eggs now are being sold for h

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HavantHampshire
Chickens poultry Day old bearded silkie chicks  - Advert 8
4

Day old bearded silkie chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have some day old bearded silkie chicks available for sale Colours available Splash Blue Blue partridge Partridge Sometimes black They will be unsexed and priced per chick Available for pr

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HavantHampshire
Chickens poultry 19 chickens  - Advert 9
3

19 chickens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£250Price

19 chickens 1 male 18 females they all laying ever brown,dark brown, white, blue,green, cream eggs some lay every day at the moment and some will start slaying in spring all must go no fault to them

RomseyHampshire
Chickens poultry Polish Rooster - Advert 10
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Polish Rooster

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Lovely polish rooster for sale. I bought fertilised eggs and ended up with 3 out of 4 being roosters.

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New MiltonHampshire

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.