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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.

Chickens poultry Day olds  buff Orpington chicks  - Advert 1
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Day olds buff Orpington chicks

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day olds buff Orpington chicks available, please make sure u have brooders/setups before enquiring, I must also stress, please only message with genuine interest, also we require u to bring a hot wate

StaffordStaffordshire
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Broody silkie x hen with chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£150Price

I have for sale a white silkie cross hen with 15 silkie cross chicks she’s a brilliant mum all chicks are eating well and healthy £150 for the family

LichfieldStaffordshire
ADVANCED
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Pekin silkies silver French maranssliverWyandotte

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hi I have for sale various breeds on chicks including Pekins,silkies,silver French maran, cream legbar silverlaced,Wyandottes. Will have more hatching on the 20th April

LichfieldStaffordshire
PRO
4

Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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NewcastleStaffordshire
Chickens poultry Quality Silver Laced Wyandotte Bantam pullets - Advert 5
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Quality Silver Laced Wyandotte Bantam pullets

Chickens

11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

APHA Registered Flock. All home bred. Available, pullets from my quality Silver Laced Wyandotte bantams. Photos are of the growers and the parent birds. These are fully feathered pullets, running in a

StaffordStaffordshire
PRO
31

Bantam Hens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Bantam Hens, available from the Poultry Paddock in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. We have Silkies, Pekins and Polish hens for sale. Professionally reared and vaccinated. Note we open by appoint

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NewcastleStaffordshire
Chickens poultry Hybrids  - Advert 7
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Hybrids

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£0Price

Hybrids good selection of chickens ,point of lay . Lohmann browns Bluebells Rockstars White stars Amberlink And lots more. Start from £13.50 to £25.00

Burton-on-TrentStaffordshire
Chickens poultry Polish chicken hatching eggs  - Advert 8
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Polish chicken hatching eggs

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£16Price

price is for 6 eggs from our beautiful birds (see photos) Lovely friendly chickens. Any questions please ask. collection from St18 or postage £6.50 Eggs will be fresh, securely wrapped and posted Ro

StaffordStaffordshire
Chickens poultry 6x Chicken Hatching eggs  - Advert 9
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6x Chicken Hatching eggs

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

(1:4 cockerel/hen ratio) High quality hatching eggs, may vary in size and colour. Photos show adult examples, our hens are chunky, friendly birds who lay fresh high quality eggs daily, they make excel

UttoxeterStaffordshire

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.