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Chickens Poultry for sale in Leek, Staffordshire

71 Chickens Poultry for sale in Leek, Staffordshire

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  Colombian, silver/black Pekin Bantam pullets Aug/ - Advert 1
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Colombian, silver/black Pekin Bantam pullets Aug/

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

APHA Registered. Available for collection from ST18 0RB, Pasturefields., Stafford. Colombian and Silver/Black Pekin Bantam pullets. Aug & Sept 2025 Hatched. Guaranteed as Female. These are strong, he

StaffordStaffordshire (21.4mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Light Sussex Cockerels for sale - Advert 2
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Light Sussex Cockerels for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

3 cockerels - pure Light Sussex large fowl. £10 each. All have hatched this year Wakefield, West Yorkshire

WakefieldWest Yorkshire (45mi)
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Chickens poultry 2 large light Sussex chickens - Advert 3
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2 large light Sussex chickens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Rooster and hen pair, nice birds. Large Sussex, light colour. Friendly, used to people and other animals. Birds are registered with apha. Got to have CPH number due to new avian restrictions, let me k

LiverpoolMerseyside (45.1mi)
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Chickens poultry Silver Laced Wyandotte Bantam pullets. APHA Reg  - Advert 4
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Silver Laced Wyandotte Bantam pullets. APHA Reg

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Available, Silver Laced Wyandotte bantam pullets. All home bred from my own breeding birds. These are smart, well grown and healthy girls. hatched September, so now running out in the polytunnel, and

StaffordStaffordshire (21.4mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel  - Advert 5
2

Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Lovely cockerel. Been hand reared. Getting my rid due to can’t have cockerels as the neighbours will complain. But is lovely. Very friendly. 6 weeks old.

SkelmersdaleLancashire (43.5mi)
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Chickens poultry White silkies - Advert 6
11

White silkies

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

White silkies mix of hen and cocks I can’t tell for definite which are hens and cocks but I can sort of tell which might be which only for sale because I am starting to get over run by them. Will sel

High PeakDerbyshire (14.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Olive/Blue Eggers Guaranteed Female  - Advert 7
1

Olive/Blue Eggers Guaranteed Female

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£17Price

💚BACK IN STOCK BLUE/OLIVE EGGERS💙 We really are on limited numbers of these lovely lot! They will lay a range of blue/olive eggs! 💙💚 Other breeds available please see other advents or check ou

LeicesterLeicester (49.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Hens  - Advert 8
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Hens

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Lots of hens for sale. Young Brahma and Wyandotte. Not too far off point of lay. Few more weeks to go. Collection only.

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (10mi)
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Chickens poultry Barred Plymouth Cockeral - Advert 9
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Barred Plymouth Cockeral

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Handsome young man. 17 weeks old. Rehoming due to my location. Hand reared. Genuine homes only. Brought up in a family home

NottinghamNottingham (37.5mi)
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Chickens poultry Lavender Pekin bantams - Advert 10
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Lavender Pekin bantams

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Approx 5 months old. Male and female. Healthy and happy chickens. Very easy to look after. Their feathered feet get a bit grubby unless they are on shavings or similar

ShrewsburyShropshire (41.4mi)
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Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Hens in a range of colours  - Advert 11
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Pekin Bantam Hens in a range of colours

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / l

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (38mi)
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Chickens poultry Female Chicks & Starter sets  - Advert 12
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Female Chicks & Starter sets

Chickens

4 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 (38mi)
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Chickens poultry Rhode Island Red pullets - Advert 13
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Rhode Island Red pullets

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Rhode Island Red pullets point of lay. Nice docile breed we are wanting £25 each. We are also selling cockerels.

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BurnleyLancashire (47.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Pure breed Silkie hens - Advert 14
51

Pure breed Silkie hens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

I have 2 pure breed Silkie hens.Both hatched and hand reared. Very tame good natured birds. White one very broody. One is laying the other hasn't started. 25.00 each .

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WorksopNottinghamshire (39.6mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks - Advert 15
43

Silkie Chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 & 19/11/2025 & 2/12/2025. 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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LeylandLancashire (49.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Buff orpington. Pure Breed - Advert 16
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Buff orpington. Pure Breed

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Buff Orpington pure Breed, Chickens point of lay. Golden plumes Friendly Breed. Free roaming make great pets . Only selling as pairs or more.

StourbridgeWest Midlands (45.4mi)
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Chickens poultry 🤎🤍Day old Silkie Chicks (11/12) 🤍🤎 - Advert 17
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🤎🤍Day old Silkie Chicks (11/12) 🤍🤎

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

4 x beautiful pure bred silkies born 11th of December. Unsexed as too young. Message for more details. Next to hatch: 🐣 Silkies 📦 Healthy, active, well-socialised chicks 🏡 Raised with proper c

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GlossopDerbyshire (23.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Cream legbars  - Advert 18
3

Cream legbars

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye

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DeesideFlintshire (42.4mi)
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Chickens poultry 5 hens and 1 rooster  - Advert 19
1

5 hens and 1 rooster

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

They are very lovely 5 hens they are very healthy laying eggs and breeding eggs every day. Very healthy 1 roo with amazing feathers. Please bring own box or containers thanks

ManchesterGreater Manchester (27.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Columbian pekins - Advert 20
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Columbian pekins

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£50Price

RESERVED......NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS 5 Columbian pekins 2 cockerels 3 pullets. will not seperate. Genuine enquiries only. Please note the price is for all 5.

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (10mi)
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Chickens poultry Young Cockerel that needs a home  - Advert 21
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Young Cockerel that needs a home

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Jasper was hatched in September. Unfortunately we have don’t have enough chickens for him to share with the other cockerels. He is a lovely little thing, just finding his voice. Can deliver him, jus

SandbachCheshire East (14.5mi)
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.