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Eggs Chickens Poultry for sale in Thame, Oxfordshire

11 Eggs Chickens Poultry for sale in Thame, 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.

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Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 1
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Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

TadleyHampshire (28.9mi)
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Chickens poultry Seramas  - Advert 2
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Seramas

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Beautiful seramas last years hatch, laying beautiful little white eggs £25 each, have a cockerel if you wanted a trio

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DunstableCentral Bedfordshire (21.4mi)
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Chickens poultry Healthy Young Cockerel - Advert 3
21

Healthy Young Cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We have a healthy young rooster, approximately 5 months old, looking for a new home. He’s growing well, very active, and has recently started crowing and looking after our small flock. He would make

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IsleworthGreater London (33.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs  - Advert 4
5

Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Fertile Bearded Silkie Eggs We’re pleased to offer fertile eggs from our bearded Silkie flock. Orders of up to 6 eggs will be laid and collected within 48 hours of postage or your arranged collection

ReadingBerkshire (20.4mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old  - Advert 5
4

Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

22 weeks old hens Will lay ************ eggs a year. Stayed laying last week All vaccinated & mite treated. Pure Breads £35 Hybrids £26 Currently on growers pellets

RoystonHertfordshire (45.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Cockerels  green egg gene - Advert 6
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Cockerels green egg gene

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have 2 beautiful young friendly cockreals looking for a home. One has just started to crow very quietly They are stunning birds with the green egg gene . So any chick you hatch should lay green egg

CheltenhamGloucestershire (48.4mi)
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Chickens poultry Serama chicken  - Advert 7
2

Serama chicken

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Serama female adult, laying eggs, & one Serama & silky mixed breed boy about 4/5 months old , £30 each, & selling Serama eggs £1 each Text me for details Collection from Highwycombe Hp135ba

High WycombeBuckinghamshire (12.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 8
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Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

BordonHampshire (44.1mi)
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Chickens poultry Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 9
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Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

BordonHampshire (44.1mi)
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.