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Male Chickens Poultry for sale in Coalville, Leicestershire

7 Male Chickens Poultry for sale in Coalville, Leicestershire

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.

Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 1
15

Chickens for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Various breeds of chickens for sale, male and female. None are old enough to be laying yet but are good layers once they start! The chicks should lay green and blue eggs💚💙 The white leg bars should

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DerbyDerby (14.7mi)
Chickens poultry Super friendly Arlington White pure breed  - Advert 2
1

Super friendly Arlington White pure breed

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Lovely male rare breed Arlington White. Hand reared. Looking for the best home, starting to bicker with others.

WarwickWarwickshire (31.6mi)
Chickens poultry Cnarries  - Advert 3
11

Cnarries

Chickens

7 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Cnarries for sale for more details u can ask me collection only no time waster female n male cnarries for sale

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BirminghamWest Midlands (27.3mi)
Chickens poultry Two trios of bantams  - Advert 4
4

Two trios of bantams

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Serema x Sussex bantam chickens. Two trios available - choice of white or black cockerel. One younger one older trio. Both this year's hatches. Pretty little garden birds. Very small in size. £50 per

Shipston-on-StourWarwickshire (46.8mi)
Chickens poultry 3 x silkies  - Advert 5
5

3 x silkies

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

2 males, 1 female. No issues, just wasnt aware they were males, brought under the belief was all female, and neighbours are complaining.

BirminghamWest Midlands (27.3mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam - Advert 6
4

Pekin Bantam

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to go pure breed 2 lovely Pekin Bantam Male Collection is Shirebrook Colour : 1x White and 1x Orange Collection :NG20 and Shirebrook

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MansfieldNottinghamshire (30.4mi)
Chickens poultry Male USA Silkie cockerel  - Advert 7
3

Male USA Silkie cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Gorgeous brown/ginger male usa silkie cockerel for sale (pure breed). We adore him but unfortunately we already have 3 other boys. Looking for a good home for him.

BanburyOxfordshire (45.4mi)

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.