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.
Rhode Island Red
Chickens
£25 each Point Of Lay, happy healthy chickens. Because of bird flu risks and to maintain a healthy flock we organise a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier provided 😊 Defra registered
Shamo x OEG
Chickens
Beautiful 4 week old Shamo x OEG chicks raised naturally under a superb broody hen. These chicks are confident, healthy and already showing strong hen-leaning traits, though they are still too young f
Young pekin bantam pullets
Chickens
I have 5 lavender pekin pullets available, nearly 10 weeks old. £30 each dont have to go together. Unrelated cockerals £20 each
Day-Old Copper Black Marans for Sale
Chickens
Day old Copper Black Marans for sale due to hatch approxamatly on the 26th of March 2026. For collection, contact me for updates.
Light Sussex
Chickens
£25 each Point Of Lay, lovely natured chickens. Because of the risk of bird flu and to maintain a healthy flock we arrange a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier supplied 😊 Defra registered
Red Silkie Female
Chickens
Red silkie girl, now laying well. She is wormed regularly and is very used to dogs. She is currently free ranging in the garden.
Silkie+ pikin hatching eggs (SPRING SALE SPECIAL
Chickens
Silkie and Pekin hatching eggs for sale collected a day before sale eggs from pure bread happy healthy free range chickens
Mixed Hatching Eggs — Pot Luck Crossbreeds 🐣🌈
Chickens
Mixed Fertile Hatching Eggs — Pot Luck Crossbreeds 🐣🌈 Rare & Colourful Backyard Mix We are delighted to offer a limited number of fertile mixed hen eggs from our small, well-loved flock — perfect i
Aseel x leghorn and aseel x light sussex chiks
Chickens
There are 14 chiks in total 8 are a day old And 6 are 3 weeks old All hybrids £30 each or 160 for all as they are rare
Lovely Sussex hen
Chickens
Lovely Sussex hen. I'm having to sell her as I'm moving house and cant take her with me, She's called Flappy and hatched on her own from a box of ebay eggs. She's been with other hens but they bully h
Chickens for Sale
Chickens
Fully vaccinated- 16 varieties to choose from Nadder Valley Hens. Price stated is a 'from' price. Other birds are more full listing's on website. www.naddervalleyhens.co.uk Call Nathalie ******
Indio Gigante *LARGE BIRDS Portuguese bloodlines*
Chickens
They are from several different bloodlines and unrelated. I am taking orders for 2026. THE FIRST THREE PHOTOS ARE A TRIO I HAVE AVAILABLE. £295 FOR THE TRIO. Unrelated birds and ready to breed in th
Rare Ayam Ketawa (Laughing Chickens) for Sale
Chickens
Rare Ayam Ketawa (Laughing Chickens) for Sale – Breeding Group! For sale: A fantastic small group of Ayam Ketawa – the famous Indonesian “laughing chickens” known for their incredible long, human-like
2 x Buff Orpington hens £20 each
Chickens
Our broody hen hatched these 26th Aug 2021 I'm moving house so cant take them with me. They are sisters so need to be homed together. They are very friendly. One of them started laying again today
USA Silkie boy
Chickens
Chocolate USA Handsome very friendly boy, very gentle and very sweet He is used to dogs, wormed regularly.
Rare Black Sumatra Hatching Eggs - Pack of 6
Chickens
Black Sumatra Hatching Eggs — Rare Heritage Breed Black Sumatras are a rare and beautiful heritage breed, known for their striking iridescent green-black feathers and elegant appearance. While natura
Polish cockerels
Chickens
2 gorgeous cockerels one gold laced Lovely mannerisms, hand reared hatched by us and lived indoors till 8 weeks. Love eating from hands. Friendly
Pekin bantams
Chickens
Pekin bantams available from April guaranteed hens . Colours are Millefleur, lemon , lavender, gold partridge, silver partridge, blue , and porcelain.
LACED WYANDOTTES
Chickens
Large fowl gold laced, silver laced and buff laced wyandottes for sale. Point of lay pullets and a few are just starting to lay. Lay lovely large white to cream coloured eggs. My parent birds lay a fe
Black copper marans
Chickens
Black copper maran point of lay pullets for sale. A few are just starting to lay. The marans are hatched from dark brown eggs and their parents are from dark brown eggs. The pullets are friendly birds
Chickens For Sale, Various Breeds
Chickens
Pipinchick are a professional poultry rearer in the heart of Somerset. With over 20 years' experience rearing pure and rare breed poultry we are the U.K's number one trusted chicken retailer.All our h
Bantams cockerels
Chickens
We have 3 beautiful bantams for sale (COCKERELS) One of them has a broken tail that he was hatched with. He’s still perfectly healthy and happy. They are on our farm, so they are used to farm life
Rhode Island Red x Light Sussex POL
Chickens
£25.00 each or SPECIAL OFFER - BUY 4 GET ONE FREE Very friendly pretty hens, lovely temperament, Point of Lay. Defra Registered We arrange a meet up to suit you because of the worry of bird flu and
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?
