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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.

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Chickens for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex (0.1mi)
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Fertile chicken eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Here we have for sale are some of our fertile chicken eggs which will be a cross breed of Rhode Island Reds and Brahmas, they are £2 each and shipping is an extra £7. Any extra questions feel free to

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AltonHampshire (30.2mi)
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Selection of Bantam chickens for sale

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£38Price

We have a great selection of bantams for sale. All approx 16 weeks old. We have Polands, Pekins (including lavender and gold partridge) and Silkies. All in various colours

RomseyHampshire (43.5mi)
PRO
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Olive Egger Chicks

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We have 8 Olive Egger chicks available for a new home. These are a cross of the following breeds; Araucana X Black Copper Maran Black Copper Maran X Cream Legbar F1 Olive Egger X Cream Legbar Hatched

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LingfieldSurrey (34.1mi)
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Chickens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Pol chickens £25 each. I also have a few bantams £20 each please message for further information some are laying some Pol

SevenoaksKent (45mi)
Chickens poultry Trio pekin bantams - Advert 6
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Trio pekin bantams

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

Trio of Pekin bantams for sale. 2 hens 1 cock. Hens not long been in lay. 9 months old. Very calm.

FarnboroughHampshire (34.2mi)
Chickens poultry Young Brahma Cockerels FREE - Advert 7
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Young Brahma Cockerels FREE

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Stunning young Brahma cockerels looking for a loving home! These are only young so will grow bigger and fluffier. Have mum and dad to be viewed.

StainesSurrey (43mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Warren Chickens - Advert 8
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Point of Lay Warren Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have some point of lay Warren chickens available (brown ones!) Approx 16-17 weeks old. Some have already started to lay. Collection from Steep near Petersfield

PetersfieldHampshire (22.1mi)
Chickens poultry Poultry for Sale  - Advert 9
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Poultry for Sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£38Price

A selection of pure breed poultry for sale. Large fowl brahmas, wheaten marans, copper marans, light Sussex, Swedish flower hens. Brahma bantams, pekin bantams. Recently wormed. Most are now layi

RomseyHampshire (43.5mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Hatching Eggs for Sale - Advert 10
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Pekin Hatching Eggs for Sale

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Our lovely boy, Cesar, has been busy with our beautiful girls and now we have an abundance of fertile hatching eggs available. We have an incubator full despite promising my husband we wouldn’t hatch

MayfieldEast Sussex (37.9mi)
Chickens poultry 🐔Cream Crested legbars- hatching eggs🥚  - Advert 11
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🐔Cream Crested legbars- hatching eggs🥚

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful cream crested legbars are laying, they lay gorgeous blue eggs. The fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Eggs are avail

TadworthSurrey (35.8mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry 🥚Light and coronation sussex hatching eggs🥚  - Advert 12
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🥚Light and coronation sussex hatching eggs🥚

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful light sussex large fowl and coronation sussex large fowl are laying. They are both mized so you will recived both coronation and light sussex large

TadworthSurrey (35.8mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Pekin cockerels  - Advert 13
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Pekin cockerels

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Pekin cockerels for sale, very healthy birds hatched last year. Selling because I am downsizing my flock. £10 each

ReadingBerkshire (48.5mi)
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Ayam cemani chickens

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£150Price

3 cockerels and ten hens for sale all laying fertile eggs lovely looking birds just need to cut down a bit on birds

HavantHampshire (19.6mi)
Chickens poultry 14x Day Old Chicks for sale in Hounslow! - Advert 15
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14x Day Old Chicks for sale in Hounslow!

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

! PLEASE READ FULL DESC ! Video of chicks attached in advert! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I have 14x day old chicks available for sale! Chicks are of uncommon breeds/cr

HounslowGreater London (46.3mi)
Chickens poultry Lovely Hybrid Point of Lay Hens for sale.  - Advert 16
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Lovely Hybrid Point of Lay Hens for sale.

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£0Price

Our great selection of hens are just coming into lay and make fantastic family pets. I can offer advice on setting up your first little ‘flock’ and can sell everything you need to get started. With

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TadleyHampshire (45mi)
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Day old chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Day old Pekin and Serama chicks Beautiful colours, Chance of smooth, silky and frizzle Serama. £10 each Unsexed Other chicks and chicken available

FarnboroughHampshire (34.2mi)
Chickens poultry TRIO NEW HAMPSHIRE RED BANTAMS - Advert 18
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TRIO NEW HAMPSHIRE RED BANTAMS

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£60Price

Lovely trio of New Hampshire Red bantams excellent layers of tasty eggs looking for a kind home with space.

LewesEast Sussex (24.3mi)
Chickens poultry Show quality serama hatching eggs and chicks  - Advert 19
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Show quality serama hatching eggs and chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful serama bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Seramas are a true bantam breed, being the smal

TadworthSurrey (35.8mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry 🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs and chicks available 🐥 - Advert 20
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🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs and chicks available 🐥

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo

TadworthSurrey (35.8mi)
5.0

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.