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.
Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds
Chickens
Lovely range of colours available- bluebells, speckledies, warrens, white star, rhode rocks, white Sussex, silver Sussex and small number of blue egg layers. Blue egg layers are £30, all the others are £20.
Auracana mix
Chickens
Two young, five months old roosters £20 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Laying hens for sale
Chickens
Mixed hens all laying Mixture of Cream legbar Copper maran Cuckoo maran Other hybrid layers available
Silkies Bantam hens mixed colours
Chickens
Silkie hens available. Mix of colours including black, blue, splash, mottled, gold. Hatched last year some September and some October. Getting regular eggs out of them. Great chickens for children, very easy to tame £35 each. Also a trio of white silkies available 2 hens and a cockerel that are not related £75. Hatching eggs available mixed colour silkies £15 per half doze
Point of Lay Hens for Sale!
Chickens
Price Ranges from £25-35 Message me for more information about breeds, prices and availability etc…
Hybrid chicks for sale
Chickens
9 Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. 6 girls 3 boys £8 each chick.
3 Bantams for sale
Chickens
3 healthy, friendly bantam chickens for sale at point of of lay. I sadly need to re-home them as I will be working away more. I would love for them to go together. £20 each
Point of Lay coloured egg layers
Chickens
We have a good number of dark egg layers available. These are Copper Maran hybrids and lay a lovely chocolate brown egg. Point of lay and fully vaccinated. Blue and Olive egg layers and other hybr
Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females
Chickens
We have a new batch of chicks available. All female, vaccinated and in 9 different colours. These will grow into the same beautiful hybrids we sell. Sold as three or more and will require heat lamp
Large cockerels
Chickens
I have 2 cockerels available to new homes, hatched last year. Bred from olive egg laying strains. £15 each
Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously*
Chickens
Hello there! BUFF ORPINGTON AND RHODE ISLAND REDS HATCHING AROUND THE START OF APRIL. £7 each. Please enquire to reserve. We have various breeds of chicks hatching all the time. Breeds depend on what
Mixed size and colour cockerels
Chickens
Free to the right home. I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if I can find them good homes. Must have hens for them to be with and I’d li
12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery
Chickens
12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs , I will post via special delivery . They are fresh eggs from healthy chickens.
Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL
Chickens
We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of lay femal
6 Mixed flock hatching eggs
Chickens
Hatching eggs from Mixed flock - brahma, easter eggers, jersey giant, silkies, rangers. All live together.
Barba D’Uccle and pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantams
Chickens
4 x Barba D’Uccle bantam hens £20 each 8 x Pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantam hens £15 each 20 weeks old
Rosecombs
Chickens
For sale breeding group of rosecomb bantams. Pair of black 2024 hatched 2 blue pullets 2025 hatched 4 black pullets 2025 hatched £20 each
Polish chicken hatching eggs
Chickens
price is for 6 eggs from our beautiful birds (see photos) Lovely friendly chickens. Any questions please ask. collection from St18 or postage £6.50 Eggs will be fresh, securely wrapped and posted Ro
Point of Lay Chickens - Over varieties- See video
Chickens
Back in stock! We now have a wide range of hybrids and pure breeds available. Point of lay hens in a variety of colours now for sale. Speckled, Bluebells, Black tails, Sussex, Marigolds, Rhode rocks
Chicks an Ducklings in a range of breeds
Chickens
We have a great range of Chicks and Ducklings hatching all the time, we offer full starter sets for £69, this is for the cage, feeder, drinker and feed. Chicks are priced at £8-14 each depending on th
Point of lay Hens in a wide range of breeds
Chickens
Point of lay fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites/lice. These Hens vary in price depending on breeds, you can find all of these on our New Cottage Poultry Website 🙂 We have a fantastic sel
Laying hens
Chickens
Stunning healthy laying hens in need of a new home, selling as reducing numbers. £25 per Hen. Message me for more info
POL 18 week old hybrid pullets
Chickens
Lots of lovely 18 week old point of lay hybrid pullets (White Star and Blacktail) available. Fully vaccinated. They are very friendly and will be great egg layers. 10% off for 6 or more. More info
Silkeiea chicken
Chickens
I have 7 silkies chicken for salle 3 roosters and 4 hens 5 months old i sell all together 100£.
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?
