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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.

PRO
8

💕Pure breed Baby Pekin and Baby Silkie chicks 💕.

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Hatches expected every 2 weeks for the foreseeable future. Lovely selection of colours. I have different ages of chicks so feel free to contact me.Eggs also for sale.

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WarringtonWarrington (40.6mi)
Chickens poultry Recycled Coop Run only  NO maintenance - Advert 2
22

Recycled Coop Run only NO maintenance

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£350Price

We have a Range of recycled coops available, all different sizes, for different amounts of chickens you have Available to view at Pilling Poultry, Lancashire, PR3 6SS The easy clean recycled plastic

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PrestonLancashire (17.6mi)
PRO
11

Aseel Eggs - Eating/Hatching Heavyweight Bloodline

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

About These Eggs (Pack of 6) I am offering pure Aseel fertile eggs from my home-bred, meticulously cared-for flock. This is a rare opportunity to own eggs from one of the most ancient and revered fig

ManchesterGreater Manchester (44.6mi)
Chickens poultry Cheshire blue - Advert 4
4

Cheshire blue

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

X 3 Cheshire blue egg laying chickens. Due to going back to small bantams I’m afraid I have to let my 3 girls go to a good home. They are tame and let you pick them up but need a bit more room to run

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OldhamGreater Manchester (46.1mi)
PRO
81

Collection or Posted - Mixed Bantam HATCHING EGGS

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin and Silkie bantams. Most eggs will be full Pekin, some will be full Silkie or crosses of the two. Lovely range of colours including lavender. A

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WiganGreater Manchester (30.8mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Silkie Cockerel – Stunning Rare Colour - Advert 6
7

Silkie Cockerel – Stunning Rare Colour

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price

Beautiful Silkie cockerel with a rare dark/grey mix colouring and a full, fluffy crest. Very eye-catching bird, perfect as an ornamental addition to a garden flock. Healthy, active and well cared for

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (44.6mi)
ADVANCED
4

5 x silkie pullets

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

5 different coloured silkie pullets available. £25 each. Born 14/12/25. These are our last 5 pullets available. Collection from CH46

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WirralMerseyside (37.8mi)
Chickens poultry Standard 2 year old light Sussex cockerel  - Advert 8
10

Standard 2 year old light Sussex cockerel

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Two year-old light Sussex Cockrell. Great Bird used for breeding last year but kept some of his daughters so I had to replace him to prevent inbreeding. Great temperament not aggressive can’t live wit

DarwenBlackburn with Darwen (28mi)
Chickens poultry Rhode Island red Cockrell one-year-old - Advert 9
18

Rhode Island red Cockrell one-year-old

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

One year-old Rhode Island red Cockrell bread last year Great bird just have too many cocks great temperament not aggressive can live with other poultry and cockrels

DarwenBlackburn with Darwen (28mi)
Chickens poultry Mottled Pekins - Advert 10
3

Mottled Pekins

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£40Price

Hatched & Reared by ourselves - 4 Cockerels and 1 Hen - Charming, small "true bantam" chickens. Docile friendly nature and striking plumage.

CarnforthLancashire (18.1mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender pekin cockerels  - Advert 11
1

Lavender pekin cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Lavender pekin cockerels for sale, I have 2 males that I need to find a good home, £25 Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details

CarnforthLancashire (18.1mi)
Chickens poultry 8 Laying Chickens - Advert 12
1

8 Laying Chickens

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Reducing the size of my flock so there are 8 laying chickens available. £20 each or 8 for £120. Bags of 2KG feed £5. They have been living under a roof and separate from mixing with wild birds.

Ashton-under-LyneGreater Manchester (48.8mi)
Chickens poultry 3 laying hens for sale  - Advert 13
2

3 laying hens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Hello, I have 3 hens available for sale, one is a year old, two are around 8 months old. They are each laying an egg a day. One is a warren brown, one is a marbar, I am unsure of the other, I believ

WirralMerseyside (37.8mi)
Chickens poultry Polish & silkie chicks  - Advert 14
22

Polish & silkie chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10

ManchesterGreater Manchester (44.6mi)
Chickens poultry Various chicks available  - Advert 15
74

Various chicks available

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Beautiful Chicks Available Hatching Weekly! 🐣 Looking to add some stunning birds to your flock We have a lovely selection of day old chicks, with new chicks hatching almost every week ✨ Availabl

ManchesterGreater Manchester (44.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie hatching eggs for sale - Advert 16
5

Silkie hatching eggs for sale

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Silkie hatching eggs for sale £10 for a box of 6, also selling silkie chickens too, trying to sell mostly males, message me for more information as if you want chicken’s then they will cost a bit mo

CarnforthLancashire (18.1mi)
Chickens poultry 2 Male Gold Line Chickens - Advert 17
5

2 Male Gold Line Chickens

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair

LiverpoolMerseyside (35.4mi)
Chickens poultry MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie - Advert 18
141

MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Fresh hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin’s and Silkies, some will be pure Pekin and Silkie and some will be Pekin x Silkie. Lovely mix of colours. They will be collected fresh to or

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WiganGreater Manchester (30.8mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry chickens - Advert 19
41

chickens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

i have 1 olive egger 1 cream legbar 3 cooper marans 2 cheshire blue and 5 warrens all of them laying eggs

WarringtonWarrington (40.6mi)
Chickens poultry Quality Point of Lay Pullets - Advert 20
1

Quality Point of Lay Pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Quality Point of lay pullets available Priced at £18 each Collection from Near Ambleside (Cumbria)

AmblesideWestmorland and Furness (35.3mi)
Chickens poultry Quality Pekin Hatching Eggs excellent fertility  - Advert 21
4

Quality Pekin Hatching Eggs excellent fertility

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Mixed Pekin hatching eggs. Excellent fertility rates and a range of chick colours can be seen in the photos. Collection or can be posted out in polystyrene boxes at a cost. I also have Silkie eggs but

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WarringtonWarrington (40.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silver spangled hamburg bantam cockerel - Advert 22
4

Silver spangled hamburg bantam cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

cockerel looking for a new home. So he needs of some lovely hens . Pick up from Nelson Lancashire

NelsonLancashire (33.9mi)
Chickens poultry Aseel x shamo - Advert 23
6

Aseel x shamo

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Here I have a aseel x shamo cockerel for sale and 3 hens. Hatched around October last year. £100 for the cock and £50 each for the hens.

KeighleyWest Yorkshire (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks  - Advert 24
3

Chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

1 day olds - 2 left 3 week olds - 4 left Bantam Cochins , will grow to be very fluffy 1 day olds and 3 week olds will Lay cream shelled eggs ! Also 2x 3 week old pure white leghorn- will grow to

BirkenheadMerseyside (36.8mi)

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.