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Chickens Poultry for sale in Blakeney, Norfolk

16 Chickens Poultry for sale in Blakeney, Norfolk

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 Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee* - Advert 1
13

Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee*

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£33Price

This listing is for 6 fertile hatching eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Our eggs will be protectively wrapped in bubble wrap, packed in purpose built poly

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ElyCambridgeshire (49.3mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam Roosters  - Advert 2
2

Bantam Roosters

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MaleSex
£1Price

Bantam roosters in need of new homes, friendly & tame. Lovely nature. We have 5 we believe are boys as they have just started to crow & we just can’t keep them. Approx 14 weeks old.

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LowestoftSuffolk (44.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie rooster - Advert 3
2

Silkie rooster

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

10 months old, very friendly. Purchased 2 silkie hens and turned out they're both roosters. Cannot keep 2 in my small flock.

WisbechCambridgeshire (40.6mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens and chicks for sale  - Advert 4
9

Chickens and chicks for sale

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Chickens are £10 each Chicks are off heat £5 each Chicks on heat £3 each Been on a free range farm, only selling due to downsizing. Chickens are at point of lay. Message me for more information and p

HalesworthSuffolk (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry Roosters - Advert 5
3

Roosters

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

One rooster left, he is a big beautiful boy around 4months old now. He really needs his own girls ❤️

NorwichNorfolk (25.2mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens, young pullets and brown hens - Advert 6
1

Chickens, young pullets and brown hens

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

Gold line pullets. 8 weeks old, Female. Beautiful colours, blonde/cream/gold. healthy and vaccinated. Excellent layers. Eight pounds each.Also available , 10 brown hens age 12 months . Still laying t

WisbechCambridgeshire (40.6mi)
Chickens poultry 2-3 week chicks  - Advert 7
4

2-3 week chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

There are 7 chicks left, they are of mixed breed. They are Unsexed due to their age. They will Still need heat.

BostonLincolnshire (43.2mi)
Chickens poultry Various young hens for sale  in King's Lynn - Advert 8
6

Various young hens for sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

I have a few different breeds of hens for sale including young black Copper Marans from a very dark egg strain, very good quality birds wormed and treated with mite prevention regularly, pure cream le

King's LynnNorfolk (28.8mi)
Chickens poultry Brahmas/Jersey giants - Advert 9
6

Brahmas/Jersey giants

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

1 x pair splash Brahmas £80 pair ( cockerel and hen) 1 x trio black Jersey giants £120 All hatched this May, lovely strong friendly birds. Not splitting hens only going as pairs.

NorwichNorfolk (25.2mi)
Chickens poultry Welsummers, Wyndottes bantams, Lmn Pyle, Araucanas - Advert 10
61

Welsummers, Wyndottes bantams, Lmn Pyle, Araucanas

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Welsummers POL £30 Wyndottes bantams POL £25 Lmn Pyle 4 months £35 Araucanas POL £30 Mostly show stock and I don't hold cross breeds. We show eggs and my dad is a poultry judge. I keep the poultr

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BostonLincolnshire (43.2mi)
Chickens poultry Cockeral - Advert 11
3

Cockeral

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to a good home. Collection only from NR3 no delivery. Born in June 2025 and is fit and healthy

NorwichNorfolk (25.2mi)
Chickens poultry roosters for free *frizzle, pekins, polish* - Advert 12
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roosters for free *frizzle, pekins, polish*

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Hi, i have a number of roosters for new homes. they are young but will be ready for breeding in spring. all pure breeds : polish (smooth and frizzle) lavender pekin partridge pekin brahma bantam ser

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SpilsbyLincolnshire (41.2mi)
Chickens poultry Burford Brown hens POL - Advert 13
6

Burford Brown hens POL

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

I have 5 remaining Burford Brown hens All at POL Will lay a very dark egg with orange yolk £20 each Doddington

MarchCambridgeshire (47.3mi)
Chickens poultry Roosters and Chicks - Advert 14
8

Roosters and Chicks

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£0Price

I have one black Austrolorp rooster as well as 2 bantam polish roosters that are completely free. I also have some mixed chickens around 12 weeks old that I can’t identify gender £5 per birds or £15

DissNorfolk (39.8mi)
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Large Fowl Buff Orpington Cockerels - Advert 15
2

Pure Breed Large Fowl Buff Orpington Cockerels

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Selection of Buff Orpington cockerels. Good poultry homes only. Collection only. Can deliver for a small fee.

BostonLincolnshire (43.2mi)
Chickens poultry 3 x beautiful cockerels needing to be rehomed  - Advert 16
3

3 x beautiful cockerels needing to be rehomed

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have 3 cockerels stunning. Different coloured needing to be rehomed. All mixed with hens and cocks. Friendly bunch

WisbechCambridgeshire (40.6mi)

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.