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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Rare Breed Cochin pair. Unrelated
Chickens
11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price
Due to having lots of success with chicks this year, I’m looking to pass on this pair of 2025 hatch Cochins. Cockerel - blue Hen - black. From this pairing it’s 50/50 chance of blue & black chick
Penrith, Westmorland and Furness (43.2mi)
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Various breeds day old chicks
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price
🐣 WF140DR Collection Only 🐣 ✨ Available Now ✨ • Ayam Cemani – £15 • Cuckoo Marans – £10 • French Marans – £10 • Crested Bantam – £10 • Silkie Mix – £8 ⚠️ Limited availability — first come, first s
Halifax, West Yorkshire (44.1mi)
PRO
Chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
4 Baby chicks 1 week old left Blue and olive egg layers £15 each Hatches every two weeks Chicks and ducklings message to enquire Also offer holiday sitting
Birkenhead, Merseyside (46mi)
PRO
Polish and Pekin Chicks
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
- Polish chicks - Pekin chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.
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Leyland, Lancashire (24mi)PRO
Pekin & Silkie Bantam Chicks
Chickens
5 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price
8 Pekin and 5 Silkie chicks available. Lovely mix of colours. Will need either a heat plate or heat lamp in a brooder until they’re 6-8 weeks and fully feathered. If you haven’t had chicks before p
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Wigan, Greater Manchester (34.9mi)5.0
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Silkie chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches w
Manchester, Greater Manchester (44.8mi)
9🐣Pekin and Silkie Chicks various ages and colour
Chickens
9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price
Chicks available at different ages both Pekin and Silkie with some Sablepoot also Depending on age some birds might still require heat. Others are now living comfortably outside in coops. Price will
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Warrington, Warrington (45.5mi)PRO
Hybrid Point of Lay Pullets (Hens)
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Easter Eggers (80% chance of laying an olive egg) Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) Speckled (look
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Wigan, Greater Manchester (34.9mi)5.0
62Unsexed chicks.
Chickens
4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
I am selling some very active and healthy chicks currently around one month old, on starter crumble feed. £10 each or 5 for £40. Check the videos uploaded.
Bradford, West Yorkshire (45.7mi)
225 chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price
Five adorable chicks for sale, ready for a new home. Born between 20th - 23rd April. £5 each They still need to be on heat
Halifax, West Yorkshire (44.1mi)
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Pekin bantams chicks
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Pekin bantams chicks available hatched regularly Multiple colours available £10per chick Please contact for any more Information
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Bradford, West Yorkshire (45.7mi)
1Lavender pekins
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Lavender pekin for sale, that I need to find a good home £10 for the males £15 for females Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details
Carnforth, Lancashire (6.2mi)
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Silkie Chicks
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
6 week old silkie chickens for sale, mixed colours partridge, grey/white brown/black with partridge as well, unsexed,
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Southport, Merseyside (28.6mi)
3Cream Legbar Chicks, Poults & Hatching Eggs
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Homebred pure Cream Legbar chicks available from a day old. Can provide guaranteed female chicks or mixed. Minimum purchase of two but priority given to buyers of three. Hatching every three week
Cockermouth, Cumberland (48.8mi)
2Black Dutch Bantam pair
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£30Price
Show stock dutchies, previously won a first (male) and second (hen) at show. Lovely dainty birds. Would be great for anyone wanting to breed for showing
Leyland, Lancashire (24mi)
2Point of lay silkie bantams (various other breeds)
Chickens
13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price
We have some lovely silkies looking for new homes . Colours white , gold , black Very doclie All fully vaccinated £30 each Polish , pekins bantams also available £30 each And hybrids laying
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (49.5mi)
5Ayam cemani chicks
Chickens
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
🐣 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
Manchester, Greater Manchester (44.8mi)
1Cockerel
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MaleSex
£5Price
I have 3 cockerelsIndian game fowl. Given to us as chicks 3 out of 5 are male and unfortunately we cannot keep cockerels on our plot £5 each
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (23.8mi)
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Polish chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, w
Manchester, Greater Manchester (44.8mi)
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Pure Breed Rainbow Hatching Eggs
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price
Hatching Eggs from our pure breed chickens to produce rainbow eggs 🌈 Breeds include: Double laced Barnevelders Exchequer Leghorns Cream Crested Legbars Black Copper Marans £2 an egg or less tak
Barnard Castle, County Durham (49.6mi)
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Point of Lay Silver/Light Sussex & Magpie Pullets
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price
Healthy, well-cared-for point of lay hens ready to start producing eggs soon. Ideal for anyone looking to start or expand their flock. Available Breeds: Needwood Magpies Light Sussex These hens are
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Bradford, West Yorkshire (45.7mi)
2Mixed aged chickFull silkies and silkie black rock
Chickens
12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price
Gorgeous silkies most brindle but have a few which are white bearded with blue grey feet which are females prices vary £10 unsexed and 40 for white bearded females and 20 for other mixed females
Liverpool, Merseyside (44.3mi)
31Ayam Cemani Cockerel
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£35Price
1 Male. Hatched on 7th Jan. Very healthy and beautiful cockerel. Looking for his forever home. Salford
Salford, Greater Manchester (43.5mi)
FAQs
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.
