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Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Crawley, West Sussex

7 Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Crawley, West Sussex

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.

Chickens poultry POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE  - Advert 1
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POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vacci

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GraysThurrock (33.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 12 Chickens still laying  - Advert 2
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12 Chickens still laying

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£1Price

12 chickens Mixture of breeds 9 are hybrid that are stilling laying 4 to 5 brown eggs a weeks 3 pure bread black leghorns 4 years old 1 egg a week

CarshaltonGreater London (17.7mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry *RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks! - Advert 3
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*RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks!

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

HounslowGreater London (26mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam hens - Advert 4
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Pekin bantam hens

Chickens

FemaleSex
£15Price

Hi I hatched a few Pekin bantams this year under broodie bantam hens. I have quite a few black and some blue. They are beautiful and healthy hens from a mixed flock of pekins. I have various age

FelthamGreater London (25mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Pullets  - Advert 5
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Pekin Bantam Pullets

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Aged between 14 to 18 weeks old. £35 each All on growers pellets at the moment. Frizzle and smooth. Colours include: Lavender Black Mottled Lemon Salmon Blue Millefleur Mixed Collection only from Mapl

RickmansworthHertfordshire (38.6mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 6
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Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

TadleyHampshire (43.9mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 4 araucana x maran cockerels  - Advert 7
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4 araucana x maran cockerels

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£2Price

4 lavender araucana x black and copper maran cockerels looking for new homes and hens of their own to love and protect. Developing their lovely golden and copper neck feathers. Last 2 photos are curre

Great MissendenBuckinghamshire (46.5mi)
0 reviews

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.