Chickens Poultry for sale in Northumberland
9 Chickens Poultry for sale in Northumberland
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.
Silkies - Male
Chickens
Incubated silkies myself back in July. Need to rehome these two males. One as you can see is a Splash. Both easy to handle and are used to being feed by hand also. Just becoming too fruity now wit
X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels
Chickens
X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels Four months old Had them from eggs, hatched in August 2025 Very friendly Available immediately Collection only
Cream Legbar Hens Pol will Lay Blue Eggs
Chickens
Homebred quality birds from my show winning flock. Happy and healthy, just been wormed. Very pretty with a fluffy topknot. Lovely garden pets, very hardy breed. Will start laying blue eggs in a few w
Young KO pairs
Chickens
Kings Lynn Collection only Sold in pairs Nice young birds Wheaton set also available Pm me for more
Banty Cockerells
Chickens
I have 4 banty cockerella for sale all this years birds beautifully colours and very quiet! £20 each
Rooster
Chickens
A beautiful white silkie rooster ( Roger roo) Free to a good home. Only finding him a new home as ended up with 2 roosters.
Silkie chicks
Chickens
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
Point of lay pullets Whitestars and Bovan Browns
Chickens
Pol Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 18 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home i
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
