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Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Warwick, Warwickshire

13 Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Warwick, Warwickshire

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  Colombian, silver/black Pekin Bantam pullets Aug/ - Advert 1
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Colombian, silver/black Pekin Bantam pullets Aug/

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

APHA Registered. Available for collection from ST18 0RB, Pasturefields., Stafford. Colombian and Silver/Black Pekin Bantam pullets. Aug & Sept 2025 Hatched. Guaranteed as Female. These are strong, he

StaffordStaffordshire (42.9mi)
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Chickens poultry Silkie bantam cockerel - Advert 2
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Silkie bantam cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Young Silkie bantam cockerel, black mingled with white (mum was grey cuckoo). Six months old and just started crowing. The last of this year’s small batch of hatchlings! APHA reg C1423469.

WantageOxfordshire (48.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Polish Crested Chicken Pair – Hatched in April - Advert 3
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Polish Crested Chicken Pair – Hatched in April

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£70Price

For sale: a lovely pair of Polish Crested chickens, one white hen and one dark (black/grey) cockerel. Hatched in April, healthy, strong, and well grown for their age. Raised naturally and used to ou

AbingdonOxfordshire (43.9mi)
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Chickens poultry Orpington English Rare Colour Trio - Advert 4
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Orpington English Rare Colour Trio

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£55Price

Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington Trio - Chocolate Cockerel with his two girls (born in February 2025) selling for £110. Mix breed Orpington Trio - Chocolate/black splashed pullets with

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WitneyOxfordshire (34.4mi)
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Chickens poultry Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available. - Advert 5
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Large, Black Araucana, trio or Pullets available.

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

StaffordStaffordshire (42.9mi)
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Chickens poultry Brahma  - Advert 6
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Brahma

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Brahma chickens white and black rock can be more money for different types of breeds One Years Old text me with this number 0-7-8-8-8-1-0-8-5-5-4

GloucesterGloucestershire (40.1mi)
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Chickens poultry Lovely Bantam Cockerel  - Advert 7
1

Lovely Bantam Cockerel

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

🌟 Beautiful Bantam Cockerel – Silkie × Bantam Lacewing Wyandotte – £10 🌟 This handsome little bantam cockerel is looking for his new home! He’s a striking Silkie × Bantam Lacewing Wyandotte cross,

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EveshamWorcestershire (20.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Handsome Golden Cockerel – Medium Size - Advert 8
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Handsome Golden Cockerel – Medium Size

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

🌟 Gorgeous Golden Cockerel – Brown Ranger Hybrid × Silkie (from Golden Spangled Appenzeller Hen) – £10 – South Worcestershire 🌟 This stunning medium-sized young cockerel is ready for his new home.

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EveshamWorcestershire (20.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females  - Advert 9
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Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

‼️LAST BATCH OF THE YEAR ‼️ 🐔We have a range of hybrid point of lays available. 18 weeks old. 🐔 Bluebells, Light Sussex, Speckled and Black Coopers available! Guaranteed female. £15 each. Will a

LeicesterLeicester (30.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Point of Lay Chickens - AVAILABLE NOW - Advert 10
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Point of Lay Chickens - AVAILABLE NOW

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

AVAILABLE NOW - POINT OF LAY 🐓 Black Copper Marans £20 each 🐓 🐓Bluebells £18 each🐓 DISCOUNTS FOR 5 Hens ♥️ 19 Weeks Old ♥️Fully Vaccinated ♥️Wormed ♥️All hens (we do have a BCM cockerel looki

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (37.5mi)
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Chickens poultry Two trios of bantams  - Advert 11
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Two trios of bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Serema x Sussex bantam chickens. Two trios available - choice of white or black cockerel. One younger one older trio. Both this year's hatches. Pretty little garden birds. Very small in size. £50 per

Shipston-on-StourWarwickshire (15.3mi)
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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.