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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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Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available Hatching dates: 1- 21.04.2026 2- 28.04.2026 We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — availabl

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset
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Pekin bantams all female

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Appenzella in a mix of colours

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Vorverk chickens all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Americana bantams all female  - Advert 5
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Americana bantams all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Silkie bantams all female

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

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

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Mixed Giant Brahma Hatching Eggs

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Beautiful fresh eggs from my Giant Brahma Hens. Colours include Lavender, Blue, Splash, Black and White. Eggs collected daily to ensure freshness. Postage available. £3 per egg

AttleboroughNorfolk
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Silkie Hens - POINT OF LAY

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire
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Polish Hens - POINT OF LAY

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire
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Point of Lay Hens - VARIOUS BREEDS

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

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 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Eggs available to collect or post from North Norfolk: Marsbars x leghorn (olive eggs) Brahmas (cream/pink egg) Bearded silkies (cream egg) Cream legbar (blue egg) Eggs are £1.50 each plus postage. Packed and sent 24hr next day tracked. Growers and chicks available later in the year.

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NorwichNorfolk
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Coloured hybrid pullets

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

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

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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POLISH BANTAM FRIZZLES 💛

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

4 Beautiful 3 week old bantam polish frizzles, non sexed, these have been hatched around children used to cuddles and living in a busy household around lots of people, they are friendly and one of the

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NorthamptonWest Northamptonshire
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Silkie hen and 4 chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

I have a silkie hen a 4 chicks 2 are silkie and 2 are polish they are unsexed there a small breed silkie. Great little birds . Ready to go to new home

SwaffhamNorfolk
Chickens poultry Point of lay Leghorn and brown laying hens - Advert 9
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Point of lay Leghorn and brown laying hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£13Price

I have some lovely leghorn and some brown laying hens . They are at point of lay or just started laying white eggs or brown . They are £13.00 each

SwaffhamNorfolk
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5 week old silkie rooster

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MaleSex
£1Price

We have a 5 week old silkie rooster available to a good home. He is black/dark grey in colour. Available now

KetteringNorth Northamptonshire
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Polish chicks WC black Polish & frizzle

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Unsexed from day olds onwards. Will require a full brooder set up and a heat source, chick crumb and suitable water tray.

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King's LynnNorfolk
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6 week old cockrels

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MaleSex
£5Price

We've got some friendly cockerels looking for new homes! 🐓 They're all incubator-hatched and super sociable, ready to eat right from your hand. We have: * 1 Cream Legbar cockerel, £5 * 1 Farm Ya

UlcebyNorth Lincolnshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam hatching eggs - Advert 13
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Pekin Bantam hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

We are pleased to offer fertile mixed Pekin Bantam eggs. These eggs come from our proven Pekin Bantam stock, ensuring a good chance of successful hatching. Each egg is priced at £2, with postage costs

UlcebyNorth Lincolnshire
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White leghorn

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Friendly rooster for sale,I have two growing at the moment and won't be able to keep both of them due to obvious reasons.

ScunthorpeNorth Lincolnshire
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Buff Orpington Hatching eggs

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Buff Orpington hatching eggs fertilised large foul hatching eggs very fertile this season £2.00 each or £9.00 for six free collection or £5.50 next day postal service

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire
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Brown Leghorn Hatching Eggs

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Brown Leghorn Hatching Eggs layers of large white eggs and plenty of them £1.50 each or £7:50p for six can be collected or posted postage £5:50 for six next day delivery postage service

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire
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Cream Crested Legbar Hatching Eggs

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Cream Crested Legbar Hatching eggs all freshly laid large blue shelled eggs £1.50 each can be collected or posted postage £5.50 for six next day delivery service

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire
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2 Stunning Silver Seabright pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

I have 2 beautiful silver Seabright Pullets for sale. Fully vaccinated and very friendly. Only to be mixed with other delicate bantam breeds not hybrids. I live in the BATH area and can drive a small

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BathBath and North East Somerset

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.