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Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

12 Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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 2 chickens - Advert 1
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2 chickens

Chickens

3 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

We are reluctantly looking for a new home for our 2 chickens, they are 4 years old and lay beautiful blue eggs.

HarrogateNorth Yorkshire (42.4mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 2
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Various breeds of chickens for sale, male and female. None are old enough to be laying yet but are good layers once they start! The chicks should lay green and blue eggs💚💙 The white leg bars should

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DerbyDerby (31.6mi)
Chickens poultry Muscovy duck  - Advert 3
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Muscovy duck

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£75Price

available trio of Muscovy ducks pol . Or a pair lavender and black ones also have blue few to choose from all last years hatch

KnottingleyWest Yorkshire (24.4mi)
Chickens poultry Pullets Pol various breeds (read full description) - Advert 4
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Pullets Pol various breeds (read full description)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

Copper maran Burford browns Blue egg layers Green egg layers Bluebells Speckledys Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rocks £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each Also available Point of lay warre

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (22.5mi)
Chickens poultry Two Cockerel for Sale  - Advert 5
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Two Cockerel for Sale

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little cha

WarringtonWarrington (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale  - Advert 6
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Chickens for sale Bluebells Warrans Leghorne Light Sussex Black rock Vaccinated and wormed ************

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BradfordWest Yorkshire (30.9mi)
Chickens poultry 3 & 7 week Silkie chicks 🤍✨ - Advert 7
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3 & 7 week Silkie chicks 🤍✨

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

2 x 3 week old silkie chicks £10 1 x 7 week old blue silkie chick (off heat) -£20 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great

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GlossopDerbyshire (20.2mi)
Chickens poultry 1 Male, blue and white budgie. - Advert 8
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1 Male, blue and white budgie.

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Here is my beautiful Male budgie, Looking for his forever home. He has a coats of blue, white, and black. He is 6 months old. Without cage 20 pounds, and with cage- 50 pounds. Collection in Dewsbury.

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DewsburyWest Yorkshire (22.4mi)
Chickens poultry Female Chicks & Starter sets  - Advert 9
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Female Chicks & Starter sets

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have a lovely bunch of coloured egg laying Chicks available now. These are Guaranteed Females and available in the following breeds Copper Blue Maran (dark brown eggs) Skyline Olive layers Skyli

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (45.5mi)
Chickens poultry Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available. - Advert 10
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Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available.

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

StaffordStaffordshire (48mi)

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.