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.
33 cockerels for rehome
Chickens
Due to noise complaints unfortunately we need to rehome our 3 boys. The black silkie is nearly 2 and the others are nearly 12 months. Warwickshire area
26 fertile cream legbar eggs
Chickens
Hi I have for sale 6 cream legbar eggs, I post out Monday- Thursday , or you can collect , securely packaged
21Cockerel free to good home
Chickens
Cockerel free to a good home, he’s a lovely boy with adults, however he has started to attack my children, and unfortunately we can’t have that, so he is looking for some new girls to love and protect
💕Pure breed Baby Pekin chicks 💕.
Chickens
Hatches expected every 2 weeks for the foreseeable future. Lovely selection of colours. I have different ages of chicks so feel free to contact me.Prices from £8 Eggs also for sale. Pekin Sablepoot
2💕Quality Sablepoot hatching eggs 💕
Chickens
Available daily from my good selection of coloured birds including porcelain millefleurs white mottled birchen and lemon. Collection or can post in polystyrene egg trays £18 for 6 plus p&p if needed
11Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously*
Chickens
Hello there! NEXT HATCH OF ORPINGTONS HATCHING IN AROUND 5 WEEKS. £7 each. Please enquire to reserve. We have various breeds of chicks hatching all the time. Breeds depend on what we have. Chicks have
4Buff Orpington chicks 1 week old
Chickens
unsexed, hatched and raised at home, well handled, raised on chick crumb, collection only from Kenilworth, lovely calm breed - ideal for pets or future layers, available soon, £13 each, used to heat
41chickens
Chickens
i have 1 olive egger 1 cream legbar 3 cooper marans 2 cheshire blue and 5 warrens all of them laying eggs
4Quality Pekin Hatching Eggs excellent fertility
Chickens
Mixed Pekin hatching eggs. Excellent fertility rates and a range of chick colours can be seen in the photos. Collection or can be posted out in polystyrene boxes at a cost. I also have Silkie eggs but
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?
