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.
8🥚 Mixed colour pekin bantam hatching eggs
Chickens
Mixed group of pekin bantam hatching eggs £12 for 6 Amazing quality birds Fertility tested Can post for postage fee (bare in mind your get better results from collecting eggs yourself) Or collect
Olive Egger & Copper Black Maran chicks
Chickens
-Only 8 left now!!- Will do a deal on all 8 for £70. We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or
6Chicks for sale
Chickens
Polish Silkie Mix Chicks 🐥 Beautiful Polish Silkie mix chicks available ✨ Tame and used to regular handling ✨ Friendly and well-socialised Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please mes
183 point of lay hens and 2 grower hens
Chickens
I have a total of 5 chickens for sale 3 point of lay and 2 growers 1 columbian blacktail £25 Around 55/56 weeks old 1 isa brown £27 Around 32/33 weeks old 1 olive egger £31 Around 33/34 weeks o
💙 EXHIBITION STOCK- SABLEPPOT HATCHING EGGS🥚
Chickens
Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo
61Mottled Pekin Fertile bantam hatching eggs
Chickens
These eggs are from a small healthy flock of bantams with five females and two males. they all have very friendly personalities and are beautiful to look at. these chickens lay daily. £2 per hatching
4🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs- (booted bantams)🐥
Chickens
Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo
111🐔 Fertile Hatching Eggs for Sale 🥚
Chickens
High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your flock. 🐓 Available Breeds: Aseel (pre-booking only) Russian Orloff (show birds)
9Coloured egg laying grower chickens for sale
Chickens
Have 5 available They are 12 weeks old Born on 17 of January 2026 Friendly and been handled since chicks Get really excited when shake a tub of treats Silverudd x emerald blue Should lay blue tin
10USA silkie chicks
Chickens
USA silkie chicks Mixed colours Hatched 28/02 Unsexed - takes about 3 months to sex 1 white, 1 buff and 3 different partridge Some photos of hens from my flock More chicks hatching on the 8th o
8Mixed colours pekin eggs
Chickens
Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—mixed pekin colour are laying. Thlley are all mixed you will recive all mixed colour eggs. The fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far.
1Young Brahma
Chickens
Stunning young Brahma male and female looking for a loving home! These are only young so will grow bigger and fluffier. Have mum and dad to be viewed.
6🐔Cream Crested legbars- hatching eggs🥚
Chickens
Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful cream crested legbars are laying, they lay gorgeous blue eggs. The fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Eggs are avail
6🥚Light and coronation sussex hatching eggs🥚
Chickens
Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful light sussex large fowl and coronation sussex large fowl are laying. They are both mized so you will recived both coronation and light sussex large
7Show quality serama hatching eggs and chicks
Chickens
Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful serama bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Seramas are a true bantam breed, being the smal
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
