Chickens Poultry for sale
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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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39🐣 [Show-Quality & Healthy Chicks for Sale]
Chickens
3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price
We would have a gorgeous batch of chicks hatched on 8th Oct looking for their forever homes! Whether you are looking for delightful backyard pets or a colorful daily harvest of fresh eggs, these chi
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (1mi)
14 cockerels
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MaleSex
These are lovely young boys. Growing up to be nice big birds. Can't keep them altogether but lovely birds.
Stanley, County Durham (9.2mi)
1Pekin Bantam lavender cockerel free
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
Beautiful, handsome Pekin Lavender cockerel. He’s about 2 years old. Free to a good home. Preferably one without children as he can be protective of his flock. He feeds from your hand.
Brampton, Cumberland (44.8mi)
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3 Male Pekin Bantam Roosters in Bishop Auckland
Chickens
10 weeksAge
MaleSex
NO HENS AVAILABLE. Roosters only Free to a good home. We are sadly looking to rehome 3 of our Pekin Bantam roosters, due to having mostly boys from our hatch and we don't have the space to keep them
Bishop Auckland, County Durham (18mi)
2Young roosters FREE to good home
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
I’ve got 5 young roosters that need re homing, don’t know the breeds
Durham, County Durham (17.8mi)
PRO
6 Silky chicks
Chickens
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price
6 left ………. £30 for the 6 when there gone I don’t have any more not intending on incubating any for a bit
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough (33.5mi)
61Brahma cockerels x 2
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price
Stunning Brahma Cockerals, unusual colours. Growing nicely, very friendly as handled daily. These are going to be beautiful boys when fully grown. Price per bird.
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Brampton, Cumberland (39.2mi)
3USA silkies
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price
I have USA silkie cockerals looking for new homes . These are lovely looking birds but unfortunately I have too many cockerels
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear (10.1mi)
PRO
Serama hen and cockerel pairs
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£60Price
I have bred a number of hens and cockerels this year. I have 5 pairs available at the moment. They are all between 10 and 14 weeks other than one hen which is from 2025. Serama are the world smalles
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Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough (34mi)5.0
4Pekin bantam roos
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MixedSex
Two young Roos pekin bantams free to good homes, black approx 12 weeks and older white one both friendly lovely boys.
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Spennymoor, County Durham (18.8mi)
1Light Sussex Cockerel
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Purebred light sussex cockerel for sale. Currently 15 weeks old (8/10/2026). Range free, thriving and can fend for himself well but happy to live in an enclosed run too. Born on a hill farm and
Alston, Westmorland and Furness (32.5mi)
1Cockerals for sale
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
mixed breed cockerals for sale, all very healthy. Dad is a Welsummer. Mums are my various hens. All are free range and ready to go
North Shields, Tyne and Wear (7.4mi)
4Light Sussex cockerel
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price
Ready to leave. Free ranged and very healthy boy. Gets on well with other chickens, happy been handled
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear (12.8mi)
6Brahma Pullets
Chickens
15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price
8-Week-Old Brahma Pullets We have some lovely Gold Partridge and Blue Partridge Brahma pullets, currently 8 weeks old, looking for their new homes. 🤎💙 They are beautifully feathered, healthy and g
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Brampton, Cumberland (39.2mi)
4Cockerel, cornelius
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price
Lovely boy, just sold to me as a hen. I can’t have two cockerels as not enough hens. He is getting on with mine well especially as they haven’t been raised together, also not 100% on age less than a y
Consett, County Durham (14.5mi)
7Gold sebrights breeding pairs
Chickens
8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price
I have 3 breeding pairs of sebrights. This years hatch unrelated. Girls are laying very well. I have hatching eggs also. Aswell as 2 chicks 3 weeks old Price is per pair but can do a deal for 3 pairs
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Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough (34mi)5.0
FAQs
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.