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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Rare Breed Cochin pair. Unrelated
Chickens
11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price
Due to having lots of success with chicks this year, I’m looking to pass on this pair of 2025 hatch Cochins. Cockerel - blue Hen - black. From this pairing it’s 50/50 chance of blue & black chick
Penrith, Westmorland and Furness (42.7mi)
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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 (35.6mi)PRO
Hybrid Point of Lay Pullets (Hens)
Chickens
4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Easter Eggers (80% chance of laying an olive egg) Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) Speckled (look
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Wigan, Greater Manchester (45.8mi)5.0
1Lavender pekins
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Lavender pekin for sale, that I need to find a good home £10 for the males £15 for females Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details
Carnforth, Lancashire (18.3mi)
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Silkie Chicks
Chickens
6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
6 week old silkie chickens for sale, mixed colours partridge, grey/white brown/black with partridge as well, unsexed,
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Southport, Merseyside (33.2mi)
3Cream Legbar Chicks, Poults & Hatching Eggs
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price
Homebred pure Cream Legbar chicks available from a day old. Can provide guaranteed female chicks or mixed. Minimum purchase of two but priority given to buyers of three. Hatching every three week
Cockermouth, Cumberland (38.7mi)
2Black Dutch Bantam pair
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£30Price
Show stock dutchies, previously won a first (male) and second (hen) at show. Lovely dainty birds. Would be great for anyone wanting to breed for showing
Leyland, Lancashire (35.6mi)
1Cockerel
Chickens
14 weeksAge
MaleSex
£5Price
I have 3 cockerelsIndian game fowl. Given to us as chicks 3 out of 5 are male and unfortunately we cannot keep cockerels on our plot £5 each
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (38.9mi)
2Mixed aged chickFull silkies and silkie black rock
Chickens
11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price
Gorgeous silkies most brindle but have a few which are white bearded with blue grey feet which are females prices vary £10 unsexed and 40 for white bearded females and 20 for other mixed females
Liverpool, Merseyside (49.4mi)
10Chicken run
Chickens
2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£195Price
3m x 4m x 2m Run with mesh, full size door, 1 half roof cover and another half roof cover with sides. Been up for 2 days and changed our plans No hens have been in there.
Preston, Lancashire (32mi)
9Chickens for sale
Chickens
14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price
We have 14 week old chickens for sale. Buff Orpingtons large fowl. Silkies black. White. Lavender. Cuckoo. We also have chicks.
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Burnley, Lancashire (45.6mi)
5X2 Female & x1 Male chickens for sale
Chickens
9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£45Price
***SOLD***Lovely chickens for sale. X2 LegHorn females and x1 Pekin x Silkie male. Will only sell at a trio. Looking for £45 for all three, (£20 per hen and £5 for the rooster) Collection from Scaris
Ormskirk, Lancashire (39.8mi)
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Collection or Posted - Pekin Bantam HATCHING EGGS
Chickens
7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price
Hatching eggs available from my flock of Pekin bantams. Lovely range of colours including lavender. All eggs will be collected fresh to order so well within the maximum 7-10 days. High fertility
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Wigan, Greater Manchester (45.8mi)5.0
10Turkeys and chickens for sale
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£300Price
Due to having to move we have turkeys and chickens for sale 11 chickens very good layers blue and dark brown egg and we have 5 turkeys hen are laying
Blackpool, Blackpool (22.3mi)
3Mixed warrens
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£35Price
They are very alert and friendly cockerels from a mixed warren breed. Healthy, active, and friendly with people £35 each.
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (38.9mi)
7Aseel Indius Gigante Chicken Pair Male and Female
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£200Price
Here for sale I have my two Aseel chickens. One female one male, I hatched them both together last year. They’re fantastic chickens, they do tricks and can fly very high, they aren’t your normal chick
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (38.9mi)
4Hatching Eggs - Silver Laced Wyandotte Large Fowl
Chickens
3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price
I have for sale hatching eggs for silver laced wyandottes, large fowl. Coming from unrelated high quality stock. 6 eggs for £12 collected or £20 delivered. Please message me with the quantity you req
Preston, Lancashire (32mi)
2Light Sussex bantams
Chickens
1 yearAge
MixedSex
£60Price
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
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Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire (18.2mi)
4Buff Orpington Cockerel Friendly, Good Home Wanted
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Buff Orpington cockerel available, good strong bird with nice colouring and a proper stance. Healthy and active, doing exactly what a cockerel should. Has been handled and is used to people, not aggr
Preston, Lancashire (32mi)
4Silver Laced Wyandotte Cockrel
Chickens
9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Winston my gorgeous silver laced wyandotte cockrel. I was desperately hoping to keep him but he doesn't play nice with my other 3 boys. Collection for Burnley Lancashire
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Burnley, Lancashire (45.6mi)
21silkie chick's, polish chick's
Chickens
8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price
Fertile Silkie Eggs available can be posted or collected. 🐣 Beautiful selection of Chicks & Ducks For Sale 🐣 Lovely selection of young birds available, all healthy, well cared for, and thriving
Carnforth, Lancashire (18.3mi)
1Australorp Cockerels For Sale
Chickens
1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price
Lovely large fowl Australorp cockerels for sale. Nice docile birds they get along well with the other chickens and ducks about the place.
Preston, Lancashire (32mi)
10Standard 2 year old light Sussex cockerel
Chickens
2 yearsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Two year-old light Sussex Cockrell. Great Bird used for breeding last year but kept some of his daughters so I had to replace him to prevent inbreeding. Great temperament not aggressive can’t live wit
Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (41.9mi)
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.
