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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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Chickens poultry Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth - Advert 1
181

Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

YorkYork (41mi)
Chickens poultry X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs  - Advert 2
5

X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

🥚 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs – Pack of 6 🥚 Beautiful selection of 6 mixed Silkie hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for birds. Silkies are known for their fluffy plumage, friendly nat

CrookCounty Durham (48mi)
Chickens poultry Shamo game birds  - Advert 3
1

Shamo game birds

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£100Price

I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham (44.5mi)
Chickens poultry BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET - Advert 4
5

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 (41mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma x Warren Chicks  - Advert 5
3

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 (29.4mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each  - Advert 6
3

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 (41.6mi)
Chickens poultry Cockeral - Advert 7
1

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 (41.6mi)
Chickens poultry Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6 - Advert 8
3

Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£30Price

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 (18.3mi)
Chickens poultry pekin chicks mix colours chance frizzle bantam - Advert 9
7

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 (25.7mi)
Chickens poultry Serama chicks  - Advert 10
2

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 (46.2mi)
Chickens poultry Friendly Adult Cockrell  - Advert 11
4

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 (44.2mi)
Chickens poultry White silkie day olds chicks beautiful healthy  - Advert 12
1

White silkie day olds chicks beautiful healthy

Chickens

3 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 (25.7mi)
Chickens poultry Frizzle Polish Roo (Buff Laced Chamois) - Advert 13
2

Frizzle Polish Roo (Buff Laced Chamois)

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£35Price

Beautiful, well bred unusual Polish variety. Well mannered Roo starting to cover the ladies and easy to handle. Available to collect from Beverley.

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BeverleyEast Riding of Yorkshire (45.3mi)
Chickens poultry Buff orpington chicks for sale  - Advert 14
41

Buff orpington chicks for sale

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl

MaltonNorth Yorkshire (25.6mi)
Chickens poultry Egg laying Hens for sale - Advert 15
1

Egg laying Hens for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

For Sale: 2 x Beautiful 6-Month-Old Blacktail Hens – Perfect Pets & Excellent Layers! Looking for friendly, easy-to-keep hens that will make great additions to your garden and provide you with plenty

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (25.7mi)
Chickens poultry Guinea Fowl - Advert 16
1

Guinea Fowl

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Guinea Fowl un sexed suspect males nice to have running around x4 £10each Last years birds, relatively quiet

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YorkYork (41mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Serama hen and roo pair - Advert 17
2

Serama hen and roo pair

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£60Price

Now sold. So have started a waiting list please message if interested will have hatching eggs also available shortly

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MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (25.7mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Buff orpington chicks day old to 4 weeks old - Advert 18
5

Buff orpington chicks day old to 4 weeks old

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We have day old buff Orpingtons up to 4 weeks old buff Orpingtons these are all unsexed Picture of parents in pictures We also have various pekin and usa silkie chicks hatching daily too inbox f

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough (25.7mi)
Chickens poultry 2 x Laying chickens - Advert 19
1

2 x Laying chickens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

One leghorn, one hybrid crested rock hen both fantastic layers. Only selling due to a change in personal circumstances. They are two lovely chickens who come running out to see you when they hear you.

SpennymoorCounty Durham (41.6mi)

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.