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.
Warren's brown egg layers
Chickens
Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year
Silkie bantams all female
Chickens
Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each
White hybrid pullets
Chickens
White hybrid pullets White egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are one of the top egg layers
Splash Brahma
Chickens
Pair of splash Brahmas hatched July 2025 (cockerel and hen) hen laying.
Appenzella all female
Chickens
Appenzella all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old silver, gold and chamois very unique birds
Brahmas all female
Chickens
Brahmas all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old 5 different colours very friendly and calm
Point of Lay Hens - VARIOUS BREEDS
Chickens
Point of Lay hens - READY NOW 🐔Black Copper Marans 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Rhode Rock 🐔Black Sussex 🐔Barred Rock 🐔White Leghorn ⭐️Only Hens available ⭐️18-20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐
Polish Hens - POINT OF LAY
Chickens
POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambr
Silkie Hens - POINT OF LAY
Chickens
SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshi
Coloured hybrid pullets
Chickens
Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each
Large cockerels
Chickens
I have 2 cockerels available to new homes, hatched last year. Bred from olive egg laying strains. £15 each
Friendly Adult Cockrell
Chickens
Cockrell looking for new home good with hens but we have decided to only keep one cockrell rather than two. Collection only or delivery within 5 miles of ripon.
Pekin bantams all female
Chickens
Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs
Mixed size and colour cockerels
Chickens
Free to the right home. I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if I can find them good homes. Must have hens for them to be with and I’d li
Hatching eggs
Chickens
Eggs available to collect or post from North Norfolk: Black copper marans (extra dark brown egg strain) Cream Legbars Marsbars (olive eggs) Brahmas (cream/pink egg) Bearded silkies (cream egg) Egg
POL silkies various colours available
Chickens
Various colours Fully vaccinated All Point of lay hens Chicks also available Cash on collection only
Polish breeding group 8 hens 2 male
Chickens
8 hens 2 boys (1 smooth 1 frizzle) Hens are POL and some have started to lay. Lovely clean young birds.
Buff Orpington cockerel x2
Chickens
I have two boys looking for a new girls Hatched October last year from very good stock , at Staverton Daventry £20.00 each
Silkie chicks available mixed colours
Chickens
Silkie chicks will require a brooder set up and heat source until fully feathered Mixed colours from non mixed coloured pens so no colour leakage birds! Colours available are white gold paint splash
5 very large hybird hens
Chickens
5 very large hens believed to be 14 months old all are still laying large eggs , would like for them all to go together
Ayam Cemani rooster/Cockerell
Chickens
My lil man "bubble" need s a new coop with some ladies ready for some spring chickens He is a pure breed cemani black tongue no leakage at all Sweet but sassy nature will be sad to see him go as I l
Buff orpington chicks for sale
Chickens
Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl
POL Silkie Bantams For Sale
Chickens
I have 4 POL Silkie bantams for sale. 1 Splash, 1 Partridge, 1 Grey and 1 White hen slightly older 10 months and laying . Sadly reducing numbers. Would prefer they all go together as a flock. £30 ea
Chicks/ hatching chicken eggs
Chickens
Eggs are from young healthy birds. You will receive pack of six eggs from cuckoo maran hens that are dual purpose and lay speckled brown eggs and our olive eggers, cream legbars cross cuckoo maran c
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?
