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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SABLEBOOT/ BOOTED BANTAM CHICKS AVAILABLE
Chickens
5 daysAge
MixedSex
£12Price
Hello Unsexed sablepoot chicks available, eating chick crumb, require heat! Please let me know any questions! Thanks
Tadworth, Surrey (35.8mi)
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Day old chick due to hatch on the 19/05/26
Chickens
Due in 1 weekAge
MixedSex
£5Price
Hey guys we have some day old chicks which will be hatching on the 19th of may. I am able to sex these for you if you are only looking for hens, if in the event one does turn out to be a cockerel I would be happen swap over later on for a small fee. We have 3 different breeds up for grabs which are the following. Naked Necks, Frizzle and also Brahma cross Rhode Island reds
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Alton, Hampshire (30.2mi)All adverts
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Day old chicks
Chickens
6 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Day old chicks Dark Brahma Lavender Brahma bantam White Orpington KO Shamo Silkie D’uccle Unsexed Ready now £10-£12
Farnborough, Hampshire (34.2mi)
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Point of Lay Warren Chickens
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
Warren brown chickens. Point of lay - have now started laying. Warrens are good prolific layers. Born approx end of November 2025. Collection from Steep.
Petersfield, Hampshire (22.1mi)
32x POL Sussex Hens for sale
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price
2x beautiful sussex hens for sale Both point of lay and laying roughly 10 eggs a week (combined)- delicious golden yolk, organic eggs as have been on organic feed. 20 weeks old. Only selling as do not
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Hailsham, East Sussex (34.9mi)PRO
Day-old Chicks for sale
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
We hatched more than we needed. Multiple colours available, mixed sex. Chicks are as fluffy as can be! These little ones are healthy, active, and looking for a brooder to call their own. Based in Su
Sutton, Greater London (41mi)
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🥚 Sablepoot hatching eggs 🥚
Chickens
2 daysAge
MixedSex
£3Price
Selling Fertile Sablepoot hatching eggs. £3 each. Other hatching eggs I have are- Quail eggs £5 for 6 F1 olive eggers (cream leg bar x maran) £3 each Barn yard mixed eggs £1 each Deals on multiple
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Reading, Berkshire (48.5mi)
21Chickens and chicks read description
Chickens
14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price
Day old chicks £12 Brahmas Lavender Brahma bantams White Orpingtons Silkies D’Uccles KO Shamos 4 week old Pekin and Brahma/orpington chicks unsexed £15 6 week old pekin cocks £5 each Pekin pullet
Farnborough, Hampshire (34.2mi)
3Chicks
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
New hatched Chicks and fertile egg for sale collection in person please I have many chicks Breeds Bantam
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London (42.9mi)
83 point of lay hens
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price
SOLD PENDING COLLECTION I have 3 point of lay hens for sale 1 x salmon faverolle 2 x Cochins (white and ginger/brown) I would ideally like them to go together as they all get along really well
Bagshot, Surrey (38.6mi)
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Young Pullets. Various Breeds Available
Chickens
11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now. Prices from £20 to £35
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Lymington, Hampshire (43.9mi)
6Free Chickens
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price
I have two chickens that are free to go to a good home please. Unknown on the sex . You will probably no better .
Portsmouth, Portsmouth (23.9mi)
9Swedish Flower Hen – Rare Breed
Chickens
5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Swedish Flower Hen – Rare Breed Hatching Eggs, Chicks & Live Birds Hampshire One of Scandinavia’s rarest landrace breeds and genuinely hard to find in the UK. Every bird is different - the plumag
Alton, Hampshire (30.2mi)
2Serama chicks
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Serama chicks week old for sale £10 each Frizzle mother and smooth feather father, Collection only , I cannot deliver, sorry
Teddington, Greater London (43.5mi)
6Silkie hatching eggs & silkie chicks
Chickens
13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Silkie hatching eggs for sale 6 for £15 Chicks available also Point of lay available Breeding pairs also available We are based just outside of Haywards Heath. For more info please contact Natash
Haywards Heath, West Sussex (23.1mi)
81Chicks recently hatched Silkies,Buffs & Leghorns
Chickens
8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
Silkie chicks just 10 days old, also some ready to hatch next week Gorgeous little bundles off fluff that make great pets. We also have a few Buff Orpington’s & the prolific laying leghorns.
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Littlehampton, West Sussex (0.1mi)PRO
Olive Egger & Copper Black Maran chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
-Only 8 left now!!- Will do a deal on all 8 for £70. We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or
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Lingfield, Surrey (34.1mi)
5Mixed Chicks for sale
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price
Chicks for sale Mixed breeds Unsexed Ready now 2 weeks old on 5th May Very friendly and Used to being handled
Woking, Surrey (35mi)
72Silkie chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Silkie’s mixed colours and unsexed Portsmouth collection PO3 Or delivery at an extra cost paying via PayPal pre payment no cash on delivery
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Portsmouth, Portsmouth (23.9mi)PRO
Silkie chicks and gentle hand raised birds
Chickens
3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
I have some lovely hand raised, calm birds from chicks to point of lay, both big and small from silkie and pekin to Brahma and Orpington amongst my lovely organically raised flock. I have hatching eg
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Uckfield, East Sussex (29.7mi)5.0
3Pekin bantam day olds
Chickens
6 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price
Day old pekin Bantam chicks. Lots of colours in the mix including lavender, porcelain, mille Fleur, buff, lemon, black plus buff lemon and black cuckoos. Also small chance of frizzle :) we cannot guar
Weybridge, Surrey (39mi)
712x PURE BREED Day Old chicks for sale!
Chickens
1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£15Price
! PLEASE READ FULL DESC! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I have 17x unsexed day old chicks available for sale! Chicks are of uncommon breeds and produce a range of interest
Hounslow, Greater London (46.3mi)
4Laying hen flock of 6
Chickens
2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£110Price
Hi all im selling my hens we have to move and will have no space for them One of them just gone broody so if you have any fertile eggs They lay beautiful delicious eggs We get between 3-5 a day Gi
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Crawley, West Sussex (25.7mi)
3Day old chicks
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
We hatched a few more than we need therefore selling to a good home. Various colours available. All healthy chicks, price for each. All under a week old
Sutton, Greater London (41mi)
FAQs
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.
