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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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La Bresse - Point of Lay hens and hatching eggs

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Very high quality and welfare flock, brough in the UK first imports 7 years ago so premiere in the UK market as quality Bresse stock. Check our website for information and order hatching eggs. We h

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KidwellyCarmarthenshire (21mi)
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Sablepoot Cockerel

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MaleSex
£3Price

Sablepoot bantam cockerel for sale, proven fertile. He’s a lovely cockerel but can be a bit feisty during breeding season. Looking for £3 for him.

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SwanseaSwansea (32.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie cross bantam pullets  - Advert 3
5

Silkie cross bantam pullets

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

I have 10 Silkie cross bantam pullets for sale. Most have pom poms on heads like Silkies, they have a hard robust feather though and a good backyard birds. Excellent layers too. They are £10 each

SwanseaSwansea (32.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie hens white lavender and cuckoo  - Advert 4
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Silkie hens white lavender and cuckoo

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Three silkie hens colours lavender white and cuckoo. 1 year old and laying well. Sold together as a trio

BreconPowys (39.6mi)
Chickens poultry Bresse Hatching Eggs (and chicks). - Advert 5
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Bresse Hatching Eggs (and chicks).

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available from our flock of Bresse chickens. Bresse are a fantastic French breed, fast growing and renowned for their flavour (and striking blue legs!). They also make respectable laye

WhitlandCarmarthenshire (20mi)
Chickens poultry Leghorn Cockerel - Advert 6
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Leghorn Cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Leghorn cockerel. Lovely little character. We have a pair of brothers. But are starting to fight. So need to separate them sadly.

Burry PortCarmarthenshire (24.7mi)
Chickens poultry bantam  - Advert 7
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bantam

Chickens

1 weekAge
MaleSex
£5Price

bantam roo free to good home supper friendly had from 2 days old.

PorthRhondda Cynon Taff (48.5mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma Chicks - Advert 8
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Brahma Chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful Brahma chicks for sale, various colours. Children's project. Approximately two weeks old. 4 available.

SwanseaSwansea (32.9mi)
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar Chicks blue egg layers  - Advert 9
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Crested Cream Legbar Chicks blue egg layers

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful crested cream legbar chicks are a fantastic addition to any flock! Blue egg layers Auto sexing - males and females can be identified at hatch Hatched 8/2/26 second hatch 16/2/26 Males an

AmmanfordCarmarthenshire (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma bantam cockeral - Advert 10
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Brahma bantam cockeral

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Beautiful partridge Brahma cockeral 7 months old. Treading well and lovely nature. Looking for a good home with plenty of space and hens. Rehoming as he is too big for my 5 hens He is larger than my

LlandysulCeredigion (0.1mi)

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.