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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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friendly rooster

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

super friendly,hand raised rooster ,such a gentleman with the ladies and tolerates humans (not aggressive) the only reason i have to rehome him is because he is very loud and i have been getting compl

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire (16.5mi)
3

friendly rooster

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster and i thought he was a hen

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire (16.5mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam chicks  - Advert 3
3

Bantam chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

15 mix bantam Miller White ones all healthy and fit message me for more information about them many thanks

Market RasenLincolnshire (34mi)
Chickens poultry Sablepoot chicks available - Advert 4
4

Sablepoot chicks available

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Sablepoot chicks available, all healthy and happy chicks. Come from a mixed coloured flock. Stunning little birds to have.

HullKingston upon Hull (37.1mi)
7

Polish (Poland) chicks available

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Day old polish chicks available, all healthy and happy chicks. Come from a lovely flock of polish birds.

HullKingston upon Hull (37.1mi)
Chickens poultry White leghorns  - Advert 6
1

White leghorns

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£4Price

White leghorn hens in full lay, really good layers, approx 2 years old. Selling as have too many. £4 each

KeighleyWest Yorkshire (40mi)
Chickens poultry 8 Laying Chickens - Advert 7
1

8 Laying Chickens

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Reducing the size of my flock so there are 8 laying chickens available. £20 each or 8 for £120. Bags of 2KG feed £5. They have been living under a roof and separate from mixing with wild birds.

Ashton-under-LyneGreater Manchester (39.8mi)
6

White Silkie Hen

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

White silkie hen looking for a new home. She lays eggs. Unfortunately I’m having to rehome her as she is being picked on by the other hens so I’ve had to separate her from the group. Rather than k

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SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (17mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 9
3

Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 280 - 320 eggs per year Breeds Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Speckledys Bluebe

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (28.2mi)
111

🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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GlossopDerbyshire (34.1mi)
Chickens poultry 2 week old roosters - Advert 11
2

2 week old roosters

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have 7, Two week old roosters looking for new homes, they will still require heat. They are pure crested cream legbar (blue eggs), Welsh summer x crested cream legbar (green eggs) and copper black m

MaltonNorth Yorkshire (44.7mi)
Chickens poultry Polish & silkie chicks  - Advert 12
22

Polish & silkie chicks

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10

ManchesterGreater Manchester (45.8mi)
Chickens poultry 1 day old Chicks - Advert 13
31

1 day old Chicks

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

For sale 1 day old chicks mix breed of Sussex ,Wellsummer,Plymouth rock, hybrid warren. I have 19x Leeds 07592698805

LeedsWest Yorkshire (25.9mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks for sale...  day olds, £7  - Advert 14
2

Chicks for sale... day olds, £7

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Chicks for sale Mixture of breeds Day olds £7 each Also hatching Eggs for sale £2 each, Mixture of breeds

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NottinghamNottingham (39.1mi)
Chickens poultry Various chicks available  - Advert 15
74

Various chicks available

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Beautiful Chicks Available Hatching Weekly! 🐣 Looking to add some stunning birds to your flock We have a lovely selection of day old chicks, with new chicks hatching almost every week ✨ Availabl

ManchesterGreater Manchester (45.8mi)
Chickens poultry Different breed chicks  - Advert 16
1

Different breed chicks

Chickens

Due in 1 dayAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Many different breed chicks for pre-order, due to hatch on the 24th March 2026 Can go from day old We are expecting: 9 Cream legbars (£15 each) 3 Olive Eggers (£15 each) 3 Silkies (£15 each) 5 Excheq

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (45.8mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed chicks ! - Advert 17
1

Pure breed chicks !

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Many different breed chicks for pre-order, due to hatch on the 31st March 2026 Can go from day old We are expecting : 7 Silver Laced Wyandottes (£20 each), 7 Gold Laced Wyandottes (£20 each), 12 Rh

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (45.8mi)
Chickens poultry 7 week old silkie roosters - Advert 18
2

7 week old silkie roosters

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have two 7 week old silkie roosters looking for a new home. I had silkie hatchings and I now have too many roosters so unfortunately I can’t keep them all as they are starting to fight each other. F

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AlfretonDerbyshire (31mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam Polish Chickens  - Advert 19
9

Bantam Polish Chickens

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful and healthy bantam Polish chicks they are on heat and feeding and drinking well these chicks are unsexed and come in a lovely range of colours Polish chickens are renowned for their excell

Barrow-upon-HumberNorth Lincolnshire (32.5mi)
Chickens poultry Sablepoot Chicks (Booted Bantams) - Advert 20
10

Sablepoot Chicks (Booted Bantams)

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Current availability: 2nd - 6th March: 7 chicks remaining. £6 each. Sold unsexed. More chicks due 20th March! Chicks hatched from my mixed colour Sablepoot pen: I have a blue and black & gold cocke

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LincolnLincolnshire (43.7mi)
Chickens poultry Silver laced wynadotte breeding pair - Advert 21
2

Silver laced wynadotte breeding pair

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Approx 2 year old. Only need to go as moving away and can't take poultry. Well handled. Must go together. Collection only.

BacupLancashire (45.7mi)

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.