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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 2 Hens & 1 Cockerel  - Advert 1
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2 Hens & 1 Cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£0Price

3 chickens need to go asap. Dark brown is a hen Golden brown is a hen Mixed colour is a bantam cockerel. The hens are laying. The girls can go together if you don’t want the cockerel. Need to go

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Bury Saint EdmundsSuffolk (46.7mi)
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Splash Brahma

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£55Price

Pair of splash Brahmas hatched July 2025 (cockerel and hen) hen laying.

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NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Gorgeous Isabella Brahma Boy - Advert 3
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Gorgeous Isabella Brahma Boy

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

Gentle Giant! Great temperament and good with Ducks, Dogs and Children! Now looking for a new coop with ladies of his own.

AttleboroughNorfolk (31mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay hen - Advert 4
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Point of lay hen

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Ready for new home they are point of lay hen great for this summer . 30 available . Based in swaffham

SwaffhamNorfolk (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs  - Advert 5
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Eggs available to collect or post from North Norfolk: Black copper marans (extra dark brown egg strain) Cream Legbars Marsbars (olive eggs) Brahmas (cream/pink egg) Bearded silkies (cream egg) Egg

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NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani rooster/Cockerell  - Advert 6
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Ayam Cemani rooster/Cockerell

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price

My lil man "bubble" need s a new coop with some ladies ready for some spring chickens He is a pure breed cemani black tongue no leakage at all Sweet but sassy nature will be sad to see him go as I l

NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry 5 Day Old Silkie Chicks - Advert 7
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5 Day Old Silkie Chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by

Bury Saint EdmundsSuffolk (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks/ hatching  chicken eggs  - Advert 8
14

Chicks/ hatching chicken eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Eggs are from young healthy birds. You will receive pack of six eggs from cuckoo maran hens that are dual purpose and lay speckled brown eggs and our olive eggers, cream legbars cross cuckoo maran c

NorwichNorfolk (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Barran rock roo - Advert 9
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Barran rock roo

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

18 week old barran rock roo, just started crowing. Lovely markings, unfortunately already have a roo so cannot keep him.

LowestoftSuffolk (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Stunning Brahma Boys - Advert 10
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Stunning Brahma Boys

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Stunning boys, come from show stock but unfortunately unable to keep them as our Cockerel to Hen ratio is now unbalanced. Super gentle and friendly. Have been raised with other Chicken, Cockerels, Dog

AttleboroughNorfolk (31mi)

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.