Chickens Poultry for sale in Pulborough, West Sussex

50 Chickens Poultry for sale in Pulborough, 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.

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Chickens poultry 2 young cockerels to go to loving home for free - Advert 1

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2 young cockerels to go to loving home for free

£0

Chickens4 monthsMale

Free to a good home 🩷🏠 Two young cockerels to go as a pair as they're very attached to eachother! They are friendly and enjoy being free range to forage and roost. They both crow. Not for meat please!

AISHA L.ID Verified

Reading, Berkshire(43.4mi)

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1 hour

Lavender Pekin Bantam Cream Legbar chickens

£10

Chickens5 monthsMixed

I have 2x Lavender Pekin Batam Cockerels 5x Cream Legbar Cockerels 4x Cream Legbar Pullets All ready for their new homes Cockerels £10 Pullet £25 Ready to go now Located in Reading RG2

Amie R.

Reading, Berkshire(43.4mi)

2 days

Brown rescue hens

£4

Chickens1 yearFemale

We are Bella’s Halfway home, an animal rescue based in West Sussex. We’ve got some beautiful hens available for new homes from a local free range egg farm. To reserve please send photos of set up, c

DemiID Verified

Chichester, West Sussex(16.3mi)

5 days

Black tail chickens

£10

Chickens2 yearsFemale

2 years old chickens , looked after well in a chicken coop. The chickens are all female and very happy, they are let out in the garden and are fed good quality food. £10 each . 5 chickens for sale

Hamid S.

Hounslow, Greater London(37.5mi)

5 days

3 silkies mixed cockerels for free to a good home

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

3 silkies mix Cockrels available for free to a good home. 7.5 months old Collection from farnborough

Samuel L.

Farnborough, Hampshire(28.4mi)

1 week

Healthy Young Cockerel

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

We have a healthy young rooster, approximately 5 months old, looking for a new home. He’s growing well, very active, and has recently started crowing and looking after our small flock. He would make

MOHAMMED M.ID Verified

Isleworth, Greater London(37.4mi)

1 week

Rooster needing a new home

£10

Chickens6 monthsMale

I have a lovely rooster, and he needs a new home, he’s under 6 Months old You’re welcome to come and see him, his is a mix between I believe a polish and a silky. North London N13 area

Jesi K.

London, Greater London(42mi)

1 week

7 mixed chicks.

£35

Chickens8 weeksMixed

7 chicks. Mix of Bantum and Wheaton left. Unsexed. £5 each for quick sale All off heat and free roaming garden / self foraging already.

SAMUEL I.ID Verified

Hailsham, East Sussex(30.3mi)

1 week

BANTAM WYANDOTTE HENS & COCKERELS

£25

Chickens10 monthsFemale

Bantam Wyandotte & Wyandotte-cross hens and cockerels for sale, all hatched this year. Our chickens are organically reared, completely free range and are extremely robust and healthy. Wyandottes are

Caroline Love

Alton, Hampshire(28.1mi)

1 week

Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers

£30

Chickens14 weeksFemale

14 week old Frizzle Pekin pullet growers. Colours available: Blue Black Millefleur Lemon £30 each Collection from Maple Cross. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

Pencarrick Poultry

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire(49mi)

2 weeks

Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs

£20

Chickens4 monthsMixed

Fertile Bearded Silkie Eggs We’re pleased to offer fertile eggs from our bearded Silkie flock. Orders of up to 6 eggs will be laid and collected within 48 hours of postage or your arranged collection

Robbie B.

Reading, Berkshire(43.4mi)

2 weeks

Lights Sussex mum with & mixed chicks

£110

Chickens7 weeksFemale

Currently have light Sussex mum with 8 lovely mixed chicks for sale Selling chicks as £10 or 8 chicks and mum for £110 Really good mum and she just 9 months old

AAA POULTRY

London, Greater London(42mi)

2 weeks

Farm yard mix of laying hens and point of lay

£30

Chickens6 monthsMixed

Mixed breed of laying birds at point of lay. And Unsexed chicks available. Collection colegate west sussex. Raised outdoors naturally.

Elvis B.

Crawley, West Sussex(16.3mi)

2 weeks

DISCOUNTED White Silkie chicks for sale!

£10

Chickens5 weeksFemale

! PLEASE READ FULL DESC ! 4x 5 week old DISCOUNTED Silkie chicks available for sale in Hounslow! Breeds include: -4x White Silkies £10 each Collection from Hounslow TW5 Minimum of 2 chicks should

Keara

Hounslow, Greater London(37.5mi)

2 weeks

Pol hybrid dark, blue and olive egg layers

£25

Chickens5 monthsFemale

We have some lovely point of lay hybrid coloured layers available - aged 18-19 weeks £25 each hen

KATIE U.ID Verified

Sevenoaks, Kent(35.9mi)

2 weeks

Gold Spangled Thuringians POL

£35

Chickens5 monthsFemale

Gold Spangled Thuringian pullets at POL. A rare, medium sized breed with a very friendly and inquisitive character. £35 each Collection from Maple Cross PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

Pencarrick Poultry

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire(49mi)

2 weeks

Chickens for sale

£45

Chickens25 yearsMixed

Chicken for sale Orpington’s buff Lavender Gold laced £45-£55 Brahmas £45-£55 Pekins from £25 Hybrids from £25 Polish trio Pekin trio Serama pair Other chicks and chickens available Quails availa

Tiffany R.

Farnborough, Hampshire(28.4mi)

3 weeks

Beautiful bantam cockerel & a gentleman

£25

Chickens2 yearsMale

He is a good father and at the moment he has 4 boys very similar to his pattern about 2 month old selling at £10 each. Two hens available at £20 each. £25 for the rooster who is a gentleman. Sell

Mali V.

Twickenham, Greater London(35.8mi)

3 weeks

Barred Rock Rooster

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

We’re looking to rehome our beautiful, healthy rooster as he’s outgrown his current environment at school and has become too large (and a little too protective!) to keep safely with us. He’s a stunni

Gregg B.

Wokingham, Berkshire(37.5mi)

3 weeks

Pekin bantam hens

£15

ChickensFemale

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

Mike A.

Feltham, Greater London(35.5mi)

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.