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Chickens Poultry for sale in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

41 Chickens Poultry for sale in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

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 SMALL FLOCK FOR SALE - Advert 1
4

SMALL FLOCK FOR SALE

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£90Price

🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens

GrimsbyNorth East Lincolnshire (30.6mi)
Chickens poultry Rare Showgirl chicks. Silkie/naked Neck off heat. - Advert 2
3

Rare Showgirl chicks. Silkie/naked Neck off heat.

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 showgirl chicks. These are home bred and just starting to get their colours through. 5 weeks old and off heat. Will need to be indoors because of the cold. Lovely natured birds. Unsexed as far too e

DerbyDerby (44mi)
Chickens poultry Pure Breed American Silkie chicks  - Advert 3
6

Pure Breed American Silkie chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY.

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WorksopNottinghamshire (15.8mi)
Chickens poultry 3 female silkie hens - Advert 4
3

3 female silkie hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire (17.1mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington pullets for sale  - Advert 5
2

Buff Orpington pullets for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Buff Orpington grower pullets for sale from good breeding stock shown in second photo Defra registered Open to offers on 3 birds

AshbourneDerbyshire (47.8mi)
Chickens poultry Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert) - Advert 6
2

Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (45mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam old English game - Advert 7
3

Bantam old English game

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

These came into rescue after being found abandoned. A bantam hen and her 2 chicks Possibly old English game bantams ? I’ve had these in rehab around 7 weeks now and they are in good condition. The

LincolnLincolnshire (26.7mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels - Advert 8
211

Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (45mi)
Chickens poultry Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old  - Advert 9
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Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠 Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠

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SpaldingLincolnshire (49.4mi)
Chickens poultry White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster - Advert 10
4

White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

LeedsWest Yorkshire (42.3mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Whitestars and Bovan Browns  - Advert 11
4

Whitestars and Bovan Browns

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

GrimsbyNorth East Lincolnshire (30.6mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown - Advert 12
7

Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

I have a very sweet trio of bufford brown cross with my naked neck silkie cockerel. Handled daily so very friendly. There's a brown naked neck roo and two hens (1 brown naked neck 1 black standard)

NottinghamNottingham (34.7mi)
Chickens poultry 2025 large Barnevelders, Sussex, Brahmas, Legbar - Advert 13
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2025 large Barnevelders, Sussex, Brahmas, Legbar

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£36Price

2025 large Barnevelders looking for their new 🏡 Not yet in lay but won’t be long. Will enhance any garden as they they have a great temperament. Also Sussex, Laced Wyandotte, Legbars, Sumatra’s, And

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NewarkNottinghamshire (22.6mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks - Advert 14
4

Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Looking for new 🏡 15 pekin ducks - £25 EACH 20 rhode island red hens - £15 EACH 20 brahma - £30 each - Isabella, lemon pyle, columbian, blue buff, partridge 20 light sussex - £15 Each 12 week ol

YorkYork (40.7mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma Cockrels for sale  - Advert 15
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Brahma Cockrels for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price

We have 2 beautiful and healthy cockrels looking for a new home. Both of them hatched on 17th June 2025 so they are less than 5 months old. Collection from Grantham, £25 each or sensible offer

GranthamLincolnshire (34.1mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful boys need forever homes - Advert 16
6

Beautiful boys need forever homes

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have 3 strong healthy boys just reaching full maturity.. silky/hybrid crosses.. one pure white, one red, one black with a rust collar.. can go together or individually .. price is per bird..

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ChesterfieldDerbyshire (29.3mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 17
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

7 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 (44mi)
Chickens poultry Laying hens  - Advert 18
1

Laying hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

GrimsbyNorth East Lincolnshire (30.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie cross cockerel   - Advert 19
2

Silkie cross cockerel

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price

I have a silkie cross white cockerel free to a good home, I also have afew more available so if you are interested please give me a message

BakewellDerbyshire (39.5mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed breed chickens  - Advert 20
4

Mixed breed chickens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Currently have a variety of chickens for sale White leg bars Copper marans Hybrids Currently 1 year old - still laying Message for further enquiries

SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (28.9mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks/Adult French Meat - Advert 21
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6 Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks/Adult French Meat

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have 6 pearl guinea fowl keets available hatched 21st September off heat living inside £10 each or £50 for all 6 English lined

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YorkYork (40.7mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks, showgirls and standard - Advert 22
14

Silkie chicks, showgirls and standard

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

I have a variety of silkie chicks available, all hatched throughout this week. Colours include white, black, partridge, white with black splash, one ginger/buff and white/ginger Normal £6 Showgirls

NottinghamNottingham (34.7mi)

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.