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Eggs Chickens Poultry for sale in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

10 Eggs Chickens Poultry for sale in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

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 Seramas  - Advert 1
6

Seramas

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Beautiful seramas last years hatch, laying beautiful little white eggs £25 each, have a cockerel if you wanted a trio

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DunstableCentral Bedfordshire (24.9mi)
Chickens poultry Healthy Young Cockerel - Advert 2
21

Healthy Young Cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We have a healthy young rooster, approximately 5 months old, looking for a new home. He’s growing well, very active, and has recently started crowing and looking after our small flock. He would make

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IsleworthGreater London (20mi)
Chickens poultry Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs  - Advert 3
5

Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Fertile Bearded Silkie Eggs We’re pleased to offer fertile eggs from our bearded Silkie flock. Orders of up to 6 eggs will be laid and collected within 48 hours of postage or your arranged collection

ReadingBerkshire (43.9mi)
Chickens poultry Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old  - Advert 4
4

Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

22 weeks old hens Will lay ************ eggs a year. Stayed laying last week All vaccinated & mite treated. Pure Breads £35 Hybrids £26 Currently on growers pellets

RoystonHertfordshire (24.7mi)
Chickens poultry Serama chicken  - Advert 5
2

Serama chicken

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Serama female adult, laying eggs, & one Serama & silky mixed breed boy about 4/5 months old , £30 each, & selling Serama eggs £1 each Text me for details Collection from Highwycombe Hp135ba

High WycombeBuckinghamshire (31.1mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching eggs - Advert 6
10

Silkie Hatching eggs

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee

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ColchesterEssex (41.9mi)
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Chickens poultry Young hybrid hens  - Advert 7
3

Young hybrid hens

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Goldlines £13 White stars (white egg layers) £15 Fully vaccinated Guaranteed hens Both excellent laying breeds Will lay 300 plus eggs a year These will be January layers Just come off heat,

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (41.9mi)
Chickens poultry Female chickens and male chickens - Advert 8
7

Female chickens and male chickens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

I have 5 female laying chicken eggs and male chickens also. Theyre different colours too. My contact number is ************

LutonLuton (21.2mi)

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.