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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Polish & silkie chicks
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10
Manchester, Greater Manchester (24.3mi)
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Mixed chicks and ducklings
Chickens
4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price
Indian runner ducklings £10 each Various chicks mix and match 3 for £15 Chicks and ducklings at various ages so please message to enquire
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Belper, Derbyshire (48.3mi)
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Buff Orpington chicks
Chickens
6 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price
17 x lovely Buff Orpington chicks from unrelated hens/cockerel. Unsexed and will need heat for 6 weeks Price is per chick Ono with 20% off for 10 or more
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (47.3mi)
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Silkie bantam chicks mixed colour hatched 11/05/26
Chickens
1 dayAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Mixed colour silkie chicks for sale. Colours include black, white, blue, mottled, gold and splash. Sold unsexed as it is not possible to sex at this age. £10 each
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (47.3mi)
6mixed game hens
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£10Price
around 60 mixed game hens all last years birds laying very well good broodys nice tame birds thinning a few down as have lots of chicks to raise up i have lots of photos upon request anymore questions
Sheffield, South Yorkshire (25.4mi)
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🩶🐣DAY OLD SILKIE CHICKS 🐣 🩶
Chickens
Due in 1 dayAge
MixedSex
£12Price
Lots of chicks hatching weekly in the following breeds: 🐣Usa silkies 🐣Buff Orpington’s 🐣Silver Laced Orpington’s 🐣Gold Laced Orpington’s 🐣Marans 🐣Olive Eggers (female) 🐣Cream Legbars (fe
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Glossop, Derbyshire (19mi)PRO
COST £190 4M X 3M QUALITY CHICKEN OR POULTRY PEN
Chickens
13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£60Price
I’m selling my chicken pen, this is a quality pen, that is very safe and secure can be used for a variety of pets, originally costing £190, only selling as my chicks are now in with my older chickens
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Knutsford, Cheshire East (36.8mi)PRO
Various breeds day old chicks
Chickens
6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price
🐣 WF140DR Collection Only 🐣 ✨ Available Now ✨ • Ayam Cemani – £15 • Cuckoo Marans – £10 • French Marans – £10 • Crested Bantam – £10 • Silkie Mix – £8 ⚠️ Limited availability — first come, first s
Mirfield, West Yorkshire (3.7mi)
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Black and Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs
Chickens
1 dayAge
MixedSex
£3Price
Rare Black & Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs from my small mixed-colour breeding group, bred true to type from award-winning exhibition lines. British Araucanas are a recognised traditional UK
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Runcorn, Halton (46.2mi)PRO
Polish and Pekin Chicks
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
- Polish chicks - Pekin chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.
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Leyland, Lancashire (37.4mi)
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Shetland Hen Hatching Eggs - Rare Olive Layer
Chickens
2 daysAge
MixedSex
£3Price
Beautiful pure Shetland hen hatching eggs available from my small home flock. Shetlands are a critically endangered Scottish landrace breed, known for their hardiness, foraging ability, and stunning n
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Runcorn, Halton (46.2mi)ADVANCED
Polish chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, w
Manchester, Greater Manchester (24.3mi)
2Different orpington chicks
Chickens
2 daysAge
MixedSex
£30Price
Different Orpington chicks : Black mottled, Black cuckoo, Partridge, Lavender, lavender mottled, White, Gold laced, Silver laced, Isabel, Chocolate cuckoo, Mauve, Crele, Black, Black cuckoo. A
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Manchester, Greater Manchester (24.3mi)PRO
Hybrid Point of Lay Pullets (Hens)
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) 1 black rock 18-20 weeks old and will start laying in approx
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Wigan, Greater Manchester (36.5mi)5.0
1Chicks for sale
Chickens
1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price
1 week old chicks for sale unsexed will need heat light until ready to go outside .nice bantams can show pictures of perants
Warrington, Warrington (39.9mi)
36USA Bearded silkies, Brahmas, Vorwerk
Chickens
3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Chick availability 4 days old X11 vorwerk X6 USA Bearded Silkies 1 week old X22 Brahmas X4 USA Bearded Silkies 5 weeks old X4 USA Bearded Silkies 9 week old X1 USA Bearded Silkie- Off He
Wakefield, West Yorkshire (11.3mi)
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Point of lay hens
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£19Price
I have various point of lay available.Small numbers of each including Speckledies , Colombian Blacktails, Bluebells, Copper Maran,Copper Nero White Star,( leghorns) Light Sussex £19 each . (Lohman Br
Glossop, Derbyshire (19mi)
76x hatching eggs
Chickens
3 daysAge
MixedSex
£20Price
fertile, free range, hatching eggs from a mix of young and healthy hens and rooster ,all eggs sold will be fresh ,unwashed and unrefrigerated for the best hatch rate results
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire (37mi)
3Whole flock needing a home
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price
6 hens approx 1.5yrs old 2 hens 7mths 1 cockral 7mths 5 juveniles unsexed 3 months old 7 youngsters 7 weeks old
Ossett, West Yorkshire (8.3mi)
1Ayam Cermani chicks due to hatch Saturday 16th
Chickens
Due in 3 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Beautiful Ayam Cemani Hatching Eggs 🖤 Rare Ayam Cemani eggs due to hatch on Saturday 16th May. These stunning all-black chickens are highly sought after for their unique appearance and excellent bre
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Pontefract, West Yorkshire (19.3mi)
10🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍
Chickens
14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥
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Glossop, Derbyshire (19mi)PRO
🩶🧡Buff Orpington & Silver Laced chicks 🧡🩶
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price
🩶💛ORPINGTON’S 💛🩶 Day olds hatching weekly, they will be indexed and require heat for 6 weeks. These beauties aren’t just pretty faces either… Orpington’s are absolute stars for families and flo
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Glossop, Derbyshire (19mi)ADVANCED
friendly rooster
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price
young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire (37mi)
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Silkie chicks
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches w
Manchester, Greater Manchester (24.3mi)
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.
