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.
Mixed Bantam HATCHING EGGS
Chickens
Hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin and Silkie bantams. Most eggs will be full Pekin, some will be full Silkie or crosses of the two. Lovely range of colours including lavender. A
Laying hens for sale
Chickens
Due to flock reduction. Warren POL about 20 available. Also: Warren hybrids; White Stars; Light Sussex; Bluebells; Black Rocks; Black Tails and Speckledies. In full lay. Around 100 available. Pleas
Silkie hatching eggs for sale
Chickens
Silkie hatching eggs for sale £10 for a box of 6, also selling silkie chickens too, trying to sell mostly males, message me for more information as if you want chicken’s then they will cost a bit mo
2 Male Gold Line Chickens
Chickens
I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair
Silkie Chicks For Sale
Chickens
- We have silkie chicks hatched 28/2 available - latest hatch 14/3/ - Gorgeous colours available. - All our hens and cockerels can be seen on collection. - Leyland, Lancashire
MIXED HATCHING EGGS - Pekin, Silkie, Pekin/Silkie
Chickens
Fresh hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin’s and Silkies, some will be pure Pekin and Silkie and some will be Pekin x Silkie. Lovely mix of colours. They will be collected fresh to or
Quality Point of Lay Pullets
Chickens
Quality Point of lay pullets available Priced at £18 each Collection from Near Ambleside (Cumbria)
Silver spangled hamburg bantam cockerel
Chickens
cockerel looking for a new home. So he needs of some lovely hens . Pick up from Nelson Lancashire
Buff Orpington Hatching Eggs
Chickens
Fertile buff orpington hatching eggs for sale. From excellent quality unrelated parent stock. 6 eggs £12 collected or £20 posted
Ayam Cimani EGGS
Chickens
Ayam Cimani Fertile Eggs x 6 my birds are very fertile and calm and are fed on the very best of feeds, there is no leakage or issues with my birds and the eggs have been hatching some lovely chicks an
Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer
Chickens
Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of
Buff Orpington cockerels
Chickens
Pedigree, well bread lovely natured boys for sale to go to a good home! Hatched in September and only letting the 4 boys go because we have too many! Protective of there girls from predators, but with
White silkies and buff Orpingtons
Chickens
We have for sale white silkies and buff Orpingtons lovely friendly chickens. We also have unsexed chicks.
Silkies for sale
Chickens
Unsexed 11 weeks and 9 weeks silkies collection coppull mix of colours all doing well would be a great addition to any flock
Recycled Coop Run only NO maintenance
Chickens
We have a Range of recycled coops available, all different sizes, for different amounts of chickens you have Available to view at Pilling Poultry, Lancashire, PR3 6SS The easy clean recycled plastic
Flock of 3 Chickens 🐓 For Sale
Chickens
Flock of 1 cockerel and 2 pol hens. All 8 months old. Will be sold with some feed and dust free straw that they are currently bedded on. For sale through no fault of their own as Iam currently cutting
Warren breed cockeral
Chickens
A very friendly and healthy cockeral Breed: Mixed warren. Hoping to give away to a good, safe home
Light Sussex bantams
Chickens
I have available 8 pairs of light sussex bantams, hatched last year and ready to start laying. Extremely well bred, won best of breed at Carlisle where I purchased the parents for £100. They lay lovel
Lavender pekins trio
Chickens
14 week old lavender pekins friendly birds. We are registered with APHA and Defra. A trio is a cockerel and two hens.
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
