Chickens Poultry for sale in Leicester
13 Chickens Poultry for sale in Leicester
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.
Guaranteed female point of lay hybrids
Chickens
Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All vaccinated and wormed. £13 each. Collection from Earl Shilton
Wyandotte Bantam Point of Lay
Chickens
February offer £23.50 instead of £30 each! New stock alert ! Fall in love with our gorgeous Wyandotte bantam point of lays . Perfect for beginners or seasoned poultry keepers, these birds are a must-have. Some are already laying eggs, yay . Interested? Send us a message or visit our website www.sheltonepoultry.co.uk
Pekin Point of Lay Females
Chickens
🌸 Beautiful Pekin Point-of-Lay Pekins now available! 🌸 Almost ready to start laying and full of character. Numbers are limited and they won’t last long! Message us for details 🐣
Point of lay Silkie, Polish, Pekin, Faverolle &
Chickens
we have a massive selection of ready to lay Bantams and Hens in stock now. All are fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to start laying. All birds can be seen when you visit and you can choose exactly who you want to take home. Free travel boxes are provided too. We have a fully stocked shop with everything you need for you birds too. All details and pictures can be fo
Chicks, pullets, cockerels
Chickens
Chicks 🐣 On heat and off heat Silkies from 3 days old Up until 5 weeks old on heat Then we have 6 weeks old OFF heat And 15 week old silkies OFF heat All Silkies are UNSEXED Als
Two Pekin Bantam hens
Chickens
Two young Pekin Bantam Hens Hatched end of September Need a good home together , on their own if possible Have existing flock of 5 hens who wont accept these new comers. Only good homes considered
Warren Brown Hens just starting to lay
Chickens
These Hens are all fully vaccinated 22 weeks old and just starting to lay. They are a calm gentle breed who lay around 330 eggs a year. £20 each or special offers on 6 or more We have loads of Pou
Rumpless Araucana Bantam Hens (Blue egg layers)
Chickens
We have a great selection of point of lay Hens and Bantams in stock, these will leave us fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for any parasites. Brahma - Gold partridge, Blue partridge £48 Salmon
Silkie, Pekin, Polish, Brahma, Faverolle Hens
Chickens
We have a huge variety of hens to choose from at these will all be ready to go from around the first or second week of Feb. Please get in touch to reserve yours now Brahma £48 Salmon Faverolle £48
Exchequer Leghorn Chicks and Eggs
Chickens
We have these little ones hatching weekly, they are priced at £12 each Buy 5 get 2 more free Buy 8 get 3 more free Buy 10 get 5 more free These are a fantastic laying breed who produce around 300
Female Chicks in a range of breeds
Chickens
We hatch every week so always have chicks in stock. Our latest hatch at the time of placing this advert is the following females. Light Sussex Bluebell Copper star Speckledy £12 each Buy 5 get 1
Cockerel for sale
Chickens
Very pretty. Not at all viscous, in fact very nervous of people. Dad is the speckled black and white cockerel in the 3rd to last picture. Mum is either the grey or black pekin, in the last and 2nd fro
Ko shamo pair
Chickens
Unrelated Quality ko shamo pair Top birds bred from belgium imports Wormed and vaccinated Others available
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
