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Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

13 Black Chickens Poultry for sale in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

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 Orpington  - Advert 1
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Orpington

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Two stunning show quality birds great lines very friendly handle regular was hoping they was going to be girls already have a male starting to fight so need new homes this years hatch . £20 each one b

KnottingleyWest Yorkshire (22.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Pullets Pol various breeds (read full description) - Advert 2
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Pullets Pol various breeds (read full description)

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

Copper maran Burford browns Blue egg layers Green egg layers Bluebells Speckledys Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rocks £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each Also available Point of lay warre

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (0.4mi)
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Chickens poultry Various chickens - Advert 3
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Various chickens

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

For sale various chickens. Silkies. White, black, gold, cuckoo, lavender. Lavender pekins bantam. Rhode Island Red large fowl. Buff Orpington large fowl. Lavender Orpington large fowl. All chick

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BurnleyLancashire (20.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Three silkies  - Advert 4
2

Three silkies

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

1x black 1x white 1x brown Much loved healthy happy great laying full silkies Come with their coop and all feeding accessories if needed

OrmskirkLancashire (45.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Two Cockerel for Sale  - Advert 5
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Two Cockerel for Sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little cha

WarringtonWarrington (37.8mi)
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Chickens poultry Chickens for sale  - Advert 6
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Chickens for sale Bluebells Warrans Leghorne Light Sussex Black rock Vaccinated and wormed ************

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BradfordWest Yorkshire (10mi)
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Chickens poultry 1 Male, blue and white budgie. - Advert 7
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1 Male, blue and white budgie.

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Here is my beautiful Male budgie, Looking for his forever home. He has a coats of blue, white, and black. He is 6 months old. Without cage 20 pounds, and with cage- 50 pounds. Collection in Dewsbury.

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DewsburyWest Yorkshire (7.1mi)
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Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani - 5 weeks old  - Advert 8
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Ayam Cemani - 5 weeks old

Chickens

7 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

2x 5 Week old Ayam Cemani chicks born 2x unsexed ayam cemani from dark Fibro birds. Parents have no leakage . raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £36 for both Hatching ne

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GlossopDerbyshire (15.7mi)
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Chickens poultry Usa silkies - Advert 9
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Usa silkies

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

BacupLancashire (17.2mi)
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Chickens poultry Silkied Serama & Blue Silkie Roosters - Advert 10
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Silkied Serama & Blue Silkie Roosters

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

My 2 gorgeous boys a black and white silkied serama and a blue silkie. Both in need of homes as I have too many roosters now. Safe quality homes only.

ManchesterGreater Manchester (21.9mi)
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Chickens poultry Beautiful boys need forever homes - Advert 11
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Beautiful boys need forever homes

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have 3 strong healthy boys just reaching full maturity.. silky/hybrid crosses.. one pure white, one red, one black with a rust collar.. can go together or individually .. price is per bird..

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ChesterfieldDerbyshire (32.5mi)
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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.