Chickens Poultry for sale in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

26 Chickens Poultry for sale in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

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 Hybrid hens at point of lay - Advert 1

Hybrid hens at point of lay

£20

Chickens4 monthsFemale

Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £25 Lemon cuckoo £25 Welsumer star £25 Rhode rock £25 Skylines £30 (blue egg layers) Silver partridge leghorns £30 (white egg layers All birds are collection only Marks Tey

The Hatch Shed

Colchester, Essex(23.1mi)

Licensed breeder

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4 days

Bantam Roosters

£1

Chickens15 weeksMale

Bantam roosters in need of new homes, friendly & tame. Lovely nature. We have 5 we believe are boys as they have just started to crow & we just can’t keep them. Approx 14 weeks old.

KATHERINE B.ID Verified

Lowestoft, Suffolk(39.6mi)

6 days

Silkie rooster

£0

Chickens9 monthsMale

10 months old, very friendly. Purchased 2 silkie hens and turned out they're both roosters. Cannot keep 2 in my small flock.

Magdalena J.

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire(43.7mi)

1 week

Vorwerk Cockerals

£0

Chickens3 monthsMale

2 Vorwerk Cockerals - free to a good home. Very friendly. Wings are clipped on one side. They are currently housed together.

Emily C.

Chelmsford, Essex(39mi)

Chickens poultry Bantam hens at point of lay - Advert 4

Licensed breeder

1 week

Bantam hens at point of lay

£35

Chickens5 monthsFemale

Bantams hens 22 week old Fully vaccinated Recently wormed Breeds Pekins £35 black, lavender cuckoo, lavender, cuckoo Sablepoots £35 black, lavender cuckoo, porcelain Gold Dutch £35 USA si

The Hatch Shed

Colchester, Essex(23.1mi)

Licensed breeder

2 weeks

Chickens and chicks for sale

£0

Chickens11 weeksMixed

Chickens are £10 each Chicks are off heat £5 each Chicks on heat £3 each Been on a free range farm, only selling due to downsizing. Chickens are at point of lay. Message me for more information and p

arthur c.

Halesworth, Suffolk(26.2mi)

2 weeks

Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old

£20

Chickens5 monthsFemale

22 weeks old hens Will lay ************ eggs a year. Stayed laying last week All vaccinated & mite treated. Pure Breads £35 Hybrids £26 Currently on growers pellets

ELLA-MAY S.

Royston, Hertfordshire(41.6mi)

2 weeks

Two cockerels

£0

Chickens1 yearMale

Mixed breed LF but with green egg laying genetics. One grey/blue and one black and white. Free to new home where they can be useful.

Anna R.

Woodbridge, Suffolk(19.4mi)

2 weeks

Roosters

£0

Chickens11 weeksMale

Three roosters available, date of birth is approximate as I didn’t hatch these birds, but took them on as they were going to be let out onto an estate. 2 left

Stacey S.

Norwich, Norfolk(32.1mi)

3 weeks

Chickens, young pullets and brown hens

£8

Chickens8 weeksFemale

Gold line pullets. 8 weeks old, Female. Beautiful colours, blonde/cream/gold. healthy and vaccinated. Excellent layers. Eight pounds each.Also available , 10 brown hens age 12 months . Still laying t

karen j.

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire(43.7mi)

3 weeks

Copper black Maran cockerel

£10

ChickensMale

6 months old purebred copper black maran cockerel. Lovely nature. Unfortunately we can’t keep him due to neighbours.

Ed W.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire(33.1mi)

3 weeks

Silkie Hatching eggs

£18

Chickens3 weeksMixed

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee

ZENA H.ID Verified

5.00

Colchester, Essex(23.1mi)

3 weeks

Frazzler & silkie x pekin bantams

£15

Chickens5 monthsMixed

Cockeral frazzler is around 1 yrs old in his full prime. Cockeral silkie bantam white and Ginger. Ginger, silkie bantam. Sex unknown Speckally white, silkie bantam. Sex unknown Speckally black/brown.

SHIRALEE D.

Colchester, Essex(23.1mi)

Chickens poultry Young hybrid hens - Advert 13

Licensed breeder

3 weeks

Young hybrid hens

£12

Chickens12 weeksFemale

Goldlines £13 White stars (white egg layers) £15 Fully vaccinated Guaranteed hens Both excellent laying breeds Will lay 300 plus eggs a year These will be January layers Just come off heat,

The Hatch Shed

Colchester, Essex(23.1mi)

Licensed breeder

Various young hens for sale

£15

Chickens8 monthsFemale

I have a few different breeds of hens for sale including young black Copper Marans from a very dark egg strain, very good quality birds wormed and treated with mite prevention regularly, pure cream le

Penelope Lhasa Apso

King's Lynn, Norfolk(41.9mi)

1 month

Cockerels For Sale

£5

Chickens1 yearMale

We have two wonderful cockerels for a new home. That are both one year old and friendly with children, They are both very handsome and well behaved. They need to be sold separately or if you buy both

Raymond L.

Stowmarket, Suffolk(4.7mi)

1 month

Brahmas/Jersey giants

£80

Chickens6 monthsMixed

1 x pair splash Brahmas £80 pair ( cockerel and hen) 1 x trio black Jersey giants £120 All hatched this May, lovely strong friendly birds. Not splitting hens only going as pairs.

Blenheim Hens

Norwich, Norfolk(32.1mi)

1 month

Cockeral

£0

Chickens5 monthsMale

Free to a good home. Collection only from NR3 no delivery. Born in June 2025 and is fit and healthy

Daniel P.

Norwich, Norfolk(32.1mi)

1 month

Different breed

£5

ChickensFemale

I am selling my chickens , different ages, the brown one are from Jan 2024 , the pure breed are from July 2024 ,some of them still laying, some of them are moulting

Amy C.

Chatteris, Cambridgeshire(39.4mi)

1 month

Burford Brown hens POL

£20

Chickens4 monthsFemale

I have 5 remaining Burford Brown hens All at POL Will lay a very dark egg with orange yolk £20 each Doddington

ABIGAIL C.

March, Cambridgeshire(41.2mi)

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.