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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.

Chickens poultry Cockerel - Advert 1
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Cockerel

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MaleSex
£8Price

Young cockerel for sale Hybrid Friendly cockerel 3 months old Perfect for anyone with hens looking for a dominant leader

LeyburnNorth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry WANTED. Golden partridge cockerel  - Advert 2
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WANTED. Golden partridge cockerel

Chickens

1 dayAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I am looking for a golden partridge pekin bantam cockerel to join my girls. My chickens have free roam of our garden & would love a male in the flock

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HalifaxWest Yorkshire (40.3mi)
Chickens poultry BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET - Advert 3
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BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£250Price

I am making the decision to sell my young quartet of Buff Cochins (3 pullets and a cock). They hatched May last year, girls just coming into lay now as a slow maturing breed. All originating from the

YorkYork (38.9mi)
Chickens poultry Mottled Pekins - Advert 4
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Mottled Pekins

Chickens

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Hatched & Reared by ourselves - 4 Cockerels and 1 Hen - Charming, small "true bantam" chickens. Docile friendly nature and striking plumage.

CarnforthLancashire (39.9mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender pekin cockerels  - Advert 5
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Lavender pekin cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Lavender pekin cockerels for sale, I have 2 males that I need to find a good home, £25 Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details

CarnforthLancashire (39.9mi)
Chickens poultry 6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs - Advert 6
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6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 hens running with 1 cockeral , lovely birds. First lot in the incubator candled with 100% fertility

HexhamNorthumberland (47.2mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma x Warren Chicks  - Advert 7
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Brahma x Warren Chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a

Stockton-on-TeesStockton-on-Tees (27mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each  - Advert 8
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Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Available from April 20th Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. SPENNYMOOR. UK

SpennymoorCounty Durham (28.5mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 9
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Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 290 - 320 eggs per year Breeds White leghorns Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Sp

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (45.9mi)
Chickens poultry Cockeral - Advert 10
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Cockeral

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Need rehoming already got one cockeral and got no space or another shed for it collection only if I stressed message me no messers

SpennymoorCounty Durham (28.5mi)
Chickens poultry Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6 - Advert 11
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Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£25Price

I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any

PickeringNorth Yorkshire (42.7mi)
Chickens poultry 1 day old Chicks - Advert 12
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1 day old Chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£5Price

For sale 1 day old chicks mix breed of Sussex ,Wellsummer,Plymouth rock, hybrid warren. I have 19x Leeds 07592698805

LeedsWest Yorkshire (37mi)
Chickens poultry pekin chicks mix colours chance frizzle bantam - Advert 13
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pekin chicks mix colours chance frizzle bantam

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pekin chicks colours include Buff chance of frizzle Black mottled chance of frizzle Blue / blue mottled chance of frizzle Red We also have some usa silkies available And buff orpington chicks ava

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (30.1mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie hatching eggs for sale - Advert 14
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Silkie hatching eggs for sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Silkie hatching eggs for sale £10 for a box of 6, also selling silkie chickens too, trying to sell mostly males, message me for more information as if you want chicken’s then they will cost a bit mo

CarnforthLancashire (39.9mi)
Chickens poultry unsexed chicks and eggs - Advert 15
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unsexed chicks and eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£9Price

10 brahma x hatching eggs £1.50 each unsexed brahma x chicks, Next hatch 3rd april Pre-orders taken for Button quail, Coturnix quail and other breeds too Fertile eggs also for sale. please do send

StanleyCounty Durham (39mi)
Chickens poultry Silver laced wynadotte breeding pair - Advert 16
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Silver laced wynadotte breeding pair

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Approx 2 year old. Only need to go as moving away and can't take poultry. Well handled. Must go together. One male and one female. Collection only.

BacupLancashire (44.5mi)
Chickens poultry Serama chicks  - Advert 17
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Serama chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham (39.3mi)
Chickens poultry Quality Point of Lay Pullets - Advert 18
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Quality Point of Lay Pullets

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Quality Point of lay pullets available Priced at £18 each Collection from Near Ambleside (Cumbria)

AmblesideWestmorland and Furness (46.3mi)
Chickens poultry Friendly Adult Cockrell  - Advert 19
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Friendly Adult Cockrell

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

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.

RiponNorth Yorkshire (17.2mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantams Cockerels & Breeding Pairs/Trios - Advert 20
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Pekin Bantams Cockerels & Breeding Pairs/Trios

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pekin Bantans Bobtails & Frizzles available. Last years birds hatched July 25 hens just started laying. All beautiful quality birds, happy, healthy, tame and very friendly as all hand reared in our b

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (45.9mi)
Chickens poultry 6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock - Advert 21
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6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

High quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from healthy, well maintained breeding stock. Barred Plymouth rocks are a dual purpose breed, known for its beautiful black and white feathers, friend

RichmondCounty Durham (13mi)
Chickens poultry Silver spangled hamburg bantam cockerel - Advert 22
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Silver spangled hamburg bantam cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

cockerel looking for a new home. So he needs of some lovely hens . Pick up from Nelson Lancashire

NelsonLancashire (36.4mi)
Chickens poultry White silkie day olds chicks beautiful healthy  - Advert 23
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White silkie day olds chicks beautiful healthy

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Eating and drinking fine day olds white silkies £8 each I also have 2x week old white silkies £8 each All unsexed and require heat until 6 weeks old

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (30.1mi)
Chickens poultry Aseel x shamo - Advert 24
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Aseel x shamo

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Here I have a aseel x shamo cockerel for sale and 3 hens. Hatched around October last year. £100 for the cock and £50 each for the hens.

KeighleyWest Yorkshire (30.7mi)

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.