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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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11

Young Pullets. Various Breeds Available

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now.

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LymingtonHampshire
Chickens poultry Ex-battery hens and accessories for sale/adoption - Advert 2
31

Ex-battery hens and accessories for sale/adoption

Chickens

3 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Unfortunately we are moving into a rental that does not allow pets. We have 3 healthy girls who are ex-battery hens. We've had them for two years, and sorted them through the British Hen Foundation so

LiphookHampshire
PRO
6

2 week old chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Hey guys we have only 2 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information they are cross breeds with

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Urgent need of a home! Polish, silkie and polskies - Advert 4
14

Urgent need of a home! Polish, silkie and polskies

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Several chickens available. A 1 year old polish rooster, very healthy, fertility proven and good at looking after the hens. Lovley dark grey silkie chick, 11 weeks old. In good health. 2 polskie (pol

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FarnboroughHampshire
4.5
Chickens poultry Sablepoot Bantams, Chicks, Growers, POL, Hens - Advert 5
5

Sablepoot Bantams, Chicks, Growers, POL, Hens

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantams, Chicks, Growers, Point of Lay, Hens - Advert 6
8

Pekin Bantams, Chicks, Growers, Point of Lay, Hens

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Chocolate lace bantam cockerel - Advert 7
4

Chocolate lace bantam cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Hey here we have for sale one of our chocolate lace bantam cockerel's. He has been part of our flock for around a year now, however we have decided it is time to put him up for sale and find a new hom

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Colombian pekin bantam  - Advert 8
4

Colombian pekin bantam

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Hey guys here we have one of our Colombian pekin bantams up for sale he’s been with us for around a year but we have now decided we would like to move him not a new home

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry POL Warren hens for sale  - Advert 9
5

POL Warren hens for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any othe

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs  - Advert 10
2

X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur

WhitchurchHampshire
Chickens poultry Cream legbar, chicks, growers, pullers, hens  - Advert 11
11

Cream legbar, chicks, growers, pullers, hens

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Hybrid hens, chicks, growers, pullets - Advert 12
10

Hybrid hens, chicks, growers, pullets

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few

BordonHampshire
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Selection of Bantam chickens for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£38Price

We have a great selection of bantams for sale. All approx 16 weeks old. We have Polands, Pekins (including lavender and gold partridge) and Silkies. All in various colours

RomseyHampshire
Chickens poultry Lavender Olive egger & cream legbar cockeral - Advert 14
2

Lavender Olive egger & cream legbar cockeral

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Lovely tame olive egger cockeral and cream legbar cockeral (3 weeks old) both have been raised with children and our Great Dane since being hatched

BasingstokeHampshire
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Warren Chickens - Advert 15
1

Point of Lay Warren Chickens

Chickens

5 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
Chickens poultry Poultry for Sale  - Advert 16
6

Poultry for Sale

Chickens

9 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 layi

RomseyHampshire
Chickens poultry Colombian pekin,& coloured pekins  - Advert 17
6

Colombian pekin,& coloured pekins

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Newly hatched Pekin chicks true to type parents. £8 each please make sure you’re set up before contacting me no holding 6 left Also 13 week old Pyle Wyandotte hens Please make sure you are set up f

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AndoverHampshire
Chickens poultry Lovely Hybrid Point of Lay Hens for sale.  - Advert 18
15

Lovely Hybrid Point of Lay Hens for sale.

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Our great selection of chickens, silkies annd bantams are just coming into lay and make fantastic family pets. We also have young silkies and bantams in stock for the Spring I can offer advice on set

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TadleyHampshire
Chickens poultry Malaysian serama & pekin bantams. - Advert 19
3

Malaysian serama & pekin bantams.

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Having to part ways with Jimmy & his girl friend beautiful pair, she is laying, great for a breeder potentially... they come as a duo we will not break these up.... We also have x2 pekin bantams male

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WaterloovilleHampshire

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.