Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Birmingham, West Midlands
5 Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Birmingham, West Midlands
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.
Olive/Blue Eggers Guaranteed Female
Chickens
💚BACK IN STOCK BLUE/OLIVE EGGERS💙 We really are on limited numbers of these lovely lot! They will lay a range of blue/olive eggs! 💙💚 Other breeds available please see other advents or check out our website- www.sheltonepoultry.co.uk Get in contact to get yours! 📍Earl Shilton
Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females
Chickens
‼️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 all lay around 300 eggs a year. Other breeds available please see other advents or check out our website- www.sheltonepoultry.co.uk 📍Collection Earl Shilton
Hybrid Hens for Sale
Chickens
Hybrid Hens for Sale – Fully Vaccinated We have a great selection of Hybrid Hens available for Sale; Aracana Leghorn - Olive Egg - £35 Cream Legbar - Blue Egg - £35 Cooper Maran - Dark Brown Egg - £35 All other hens are £20 each and we have; Silver Duckwing Lavender Leghorn Mottled Leghorn Light Sussex Silver Sussex Rhode Rock Welsummer Black Tail Marigold All great la
Point of lay Olive, Blue & Dark Brown egg layers
Chickens
These hens are all at point of lay and fully vaccinated, great laying breeds who lay some interesting coloured eggs. £30 each with discounts on 6 or more birds. All of our stock is on view for you
Chickens for sale
Chickens
Various breeds of chickens for sale, male and female. None are old enough to be laying yet but are good layers once they start! The chicks should lay green and blue eggs💚💙 The white leg bars should
Olive Egger hatching eggs
Chickens
These are fertile eggs that will need to be incubated for 21 days. The chicks are blue and olive eggers. £1.50 per egg or discounts on qtty Here at New Cottage Poultry We’ve always got a great selec
Silkies - ducklings - Drakes
Chickens
03.11.25 5 day old Runner ducklings 12 available £15 each unsexed 26.10.25 2 week old Silkies £10 16.10.25 3 weeks old Silkies 🐥 £10 12/10/25 🦆 4 weeks old Trio of runners must go all to
Orpington chickens available
Chickens
Hens available £30 Cockerels available £10 Various ages looking to reduce flock size, golden laced, mottled, black, brown, jubilee and splash, 1 blue Cockeral
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?
