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Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire

13 Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire

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 Orpington English Rare Colour Trio - Advert 1
6

Orpington English Rare Colour Trio

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£55Price

Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington Trio - Chocolate Cockerel with his two girls (born in February 2025) selling for £110. Mix breed Orpington Trio - Chocolate/black splashed pullets with

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WitneyOxfordshire (49mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 2
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (18.6mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 3
11

Araucana chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (18.6mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females  - Advert 4
5

Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

‼️LAST BATCH OF THE YEAR ‼️ 🐔We have a range of hybrid point of lays available. 18 weeks old. 🐔 Bluebells, Light Sussex, Speckled and Black Coopers available! Guaranteed female. £15 each. Will a

LeicesterLeicester (30mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown - Advert 5
7

Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown

Chickens

12 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 (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry 4 araucana x maran cockerels  - Advert 6
6

4 araucana x maran cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£2Price

4 lavender araucana x black and copper maran cockerels looking for new homes and hens of their own to love and protect. Developing their lovely golden and copper neck feathers. Last 2 photos are curre

Great MissendenBuckinghamshire (41.3mi)
Chickens poultry Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers  - Advert 7
7

Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

14 week old Frizzle Pekin pullet growers. Colours available: Blue Black Millefleur Lemon £30 each Collection from Maple Cross. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

RickmansworthHertfordshire (46.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks, showgirls and standard - Advert 8
13

Silkie chicks, showgirls and standard

Chickens

6 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 REMAINING I HAVE 3 S

NottinghamNottingham (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Chickens - AVAILABLE NOW - Advert 9
11

Point of Lay Chickens - AVAILABLE NOW

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

AVAILABLE NOW - POINT OF LAY 🐓 Black Copper Marans £20 each 🐓 🐓Bluebells £18 each🐓 DISCOUNTS FOR 5 Hens ♥️ 19 Weeks Old ♥️Fully Vaccinated ♥️Wormed ♥️All hens (we do have a BCM cockerel looki

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Copper black Maran cockerel  - Advert 10
3

Copper black Maran cockerel

Chickens

MaleSex
£10Price

6 months old purebred copper black maran cockerel. Lovely nature. Unfortunately we can’t keep him due to neighbours.

CambridgeCambridgeshire (35.5mi)
Chickens poultry Two trios of bantams  - Advert 11
4

Two trios of bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
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 (42.8mi)
Chickens poultry Araucana & Game POL - Advert 12
4

Araucana & Game POL

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

1 black Araucana POL 1 Indian cross English Game POL £30 each Collection from Maple Cross PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

RickmansworthHertfordshire (46.6mi)

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.