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Chickens Poultry for sale in Richmond, North Yorkshire

16 Chickens Poultry for sale in Richmond, North Yorkshire

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 Pure breed Chickens - Advert 1
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Pure breed Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Chickens Available 🐓 🐔6 Copper Black Marans - £35 each 🐔3 Copper Blue Marans - £35 each 🐔2 Pairs of Rhode Island Reds (Related) - £40 each pair 🐔1 Pair of Buff Orpingtons (Not Related) - £40

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SkiptonNorth Yorkshire (36.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 4 cockerals  - Advert 2
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4 cockerals

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

4 cockerals looking for there forever homes. Have all lived together never had problem brought up on farm yard never left the place do perch on night and let out threw day to free roam

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham (14mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Serama chicks from 8 to 20 weeks - Advert 3
4

Serama chicks from 8 to 20 weeks

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£40Price

I have 2 white Serama cockerels, 20 weeks. 1 white Serama hen, 16 weeks (same blood line) & 2 black/gold hens, 1 cockerel same blood line. 8 weeks All stunning birds. Hatched by mum and dad. To be s

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MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (23mi)
5.00
1 review
Chickens poultry Mini ginger geme trio - Advert 4
3

Mini ginger geme trio

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Hello im selling a mini ginger game trio good stock only selling as reducing numbers anny questions please as thanks Michael

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Kirkby StephenWestmorland and Furness (22.9mi)
5.00
1 review
Chickens poultry Bantom Cockril  - Advert 5
1

Bantom Cockril

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Gorgeous traditional coloured bantom cocktail. Coming up 1 year old. Very friendly and beautifully natured.

RedcarRedcar and Cleveland (29.5mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Young cockerel 12wks. From hybrid breed  - Advert 6
4

Young cockerel 12wks. From hybrid breed

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MaleSex
£3Price

For Sale/adoption. Assumed cockerel. Hatched 12 weeks ago on 9th September. Hatched from hybrid eggs

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KeighleyWest Yorkshire (42mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks  - Advert 7
4

Silkie chicks

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

PickeringNorth Yorkshire (43.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pure aseel hen and pullet, ganoi chicks,hint stag - Advert 8
15

Pure aseel hen and pullet, ganoi chicks,hint stag

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Message for more information and pictures. Also parents can be shown. I will take offers 6 ganoi chicks from imported parents 2-3 months - £100 each Pure aseel hen - 1 year - £150 Pure aseel pullet -

Stockton-on-TeesStockton-on-Tees (19.4mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster - Advert 9
4

White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

LeedsWest Yorkshire (47.2mi)
5.00
1 review
Chickens poultry Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks - Advert 10
4

Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Looking for new 🏡 15 pekin ducks - £25 EACH 20 rhode island red hens - £15 EACH 20 brahma - £30 each - Isabella, lemon pyle, columbian, blue buff, partridge 20 light sussex - £15 Each 12 week ol

YorkYork (45.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 11 Pekin and silkie chickens for sale - Advert 11
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11 Pekin and silkie chickens for sale

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£75Price

1 Silkie Hen (Adult): Healthy, friendly, and currently laying. Beautiful soft feathers and calm nature. 5 Pekins (3–4 months): Young, healthy, and unsexed. Growing well and easy to handle. 5 Pekin

Newcastle upon TyneTyne and Wear (35.7mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pekin hens and a cockerel - Advert 12
21

Pekin hens and a cockerel

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£70Price

A Lovely 5 pekin hens and a cockerel for sell very healthy, just about a year old, one of them just started laying eggs on August but stopped of cold weather. Ready for a new house Only £80 for all

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Newcastle upon TyneTyne and Wear (35.7mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Brahma x warren chicks and some sexed quail - Advert 13
2

Brahma x warren chicks and some sexed quail

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Have 6 quail 4 are girls. 2 boy 3 hatched 18/10/25 3 hatched 2/11/25 (1 girl 1 boy left) All 5 for £50 for all with or without the boys Girls are now Pol any time £15 each Males between £5-10 depen

StanleyCounty Durham (27.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 3 silkie cockerels  - Advert 14
3

3 silkie cockerels

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

KeighleyWest Yorkshire (42mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Serama bantam cockerel  - Advert 15
2

Serama bantam cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Lovely pure white cockerel very friendly free to a good home.

HexhamNorthumberland (37.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Light Sussex and Cream legbar pullets - Advert 16
4

Light Sussex and Cream legbar pullets

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

For sale pure breed Light Sussex and Cream Legbar pullets . POL available and younger birds also possible. Light sussex lay a cream egg and legbar lay a blue/green egg. Price £18 each.

YorkYork (45.3mi)
0 reviews

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.