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Eggs Chickens Poultry for sale in Wolverhampton, West Midlands

11 Eggs Chickens Poultry for sale in Wolverhampton, 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.

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Chickens poultry Olive/Blue Eggers Guaranteed Female  - Advert 1
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Olive/Blue Eggers Guaranteed Female

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£17Price

💚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 ou

LeicesterLeicester (41.7mi)
Chickens poultry Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females  - Advert 2
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Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females

Chickens

5 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 (41.7mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens - Advert 3
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Chickens

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£70Price

3 chickens, all of them lay eggs and with 1 cockerel. All four must go together, all of them for £70.

LeicesterLeicester (41.7mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay Olive, Blue & Dark Brown egg layers - Advert 4
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Point of lay Olive, Blue & Dark Brown egg layers

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

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

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 5
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

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

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DerbyDerby (35.8mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerels  green egg gene - Advert 6
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Cockerels green egg gene

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have 2 beautiful young friendly cockreals looking for a home. One has just started to crow very quietly They are stunning birds with the green egg gene . So any chick you hatch should lay green egg

CheltenhamGloucestershire (47.8mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of Bantam Orpington’s  - Advert 7
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Trio of Bantam Orpington’s

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£135Price

Fantastic pets, layers, or breeding birds. Out of award winning strains. Friendly birds, lay a medium egg. Orpington bantams of this quality are hard to come by. The male is very friendly and shows n

LeominsterHerefordshire (36.1mi)
Chickens poultry Burford Hens at point of lay  - Advert 8
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Burford Hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

These Burford hens are at point of lay and fully vaccinated. Wonderful natured birds who lay lovely dark brown eggs. £30 each discounts on more than 6 Lots of other ready to lay hens in stock now to

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry Olive Egger hatching eggs  - Advert 9
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Olive Egger hatching eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£1Price

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

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry 10 baby Female chickens- 18 weeks old  - Advert 10
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10 baby Female chickens- 18 weeks old

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

10 female chickens 18 weeks old on Friday 28th November 2025 well looked after from 2 days old - £100.00 for all 10 or willing to sell separately for £10 each. Breeds are: Bovans Brown, Isa Brow

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BirminghamWest Midlands (12.5mi)

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.