Chickens Poultry for sale in Oxfordshire
7 Chickens Poultry for sale in Oxfordshire
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.
Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops
Chickens
Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops 🐥 I have a lovely selection of Bantam Silkie chicks available to loving pet homes. They are currently on heat, eating and drinking well, and thriving. The chicks are being sold unsexed and are a beautiful mix of colours, including lavender, white, and black. Silkies are a wonderful breed for pets as they are known for th
Silkie bantam cockerel
Chickens
Young Silkie bantam cockerel, black mingled with white (mum was grey cuckoo). Six months old and just started crowing. The last of this year’s small batch of hatchlings! APHA reg C1423469.
Polish Crested Chicken Pair – Hatched in April
Chickens
For sale: a lovely pair of Polish Crested chickens, one white hen and one dark (black/grey) cockerel. Hatched in April, healthy, strong, and well grown for their age. Raised naturally and used to ou
Orpington English Rare Colour Trio
Chickens
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
Magnificent Bramha Cockerel
Chickens
A lovely snowy white Bramha cockerel. Very gentle, grand and would make a magnificent breeder. 6 months old.
Beautiful cockerels
Chickens
Beautiful cockerels for sale. One is bantam the other orange one is half bantam. Well looked after, free range. Just needs a new home. Based near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.
Bantum chicks
Chickens
Aged 10 weeks Mille fleur mother and peking father. Not sure on the sex but I think its 2 hens and a little cockerel £10 each
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?
