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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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Chickens poultry Warren Pullets - Advert 1
151

Warren Pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£14Price

Warren pullets for sale, just started laying, good strain, excellent layers, dog friendly! very docile. £14 each

BalaGwynedd (0.1mi)
ADVANCED
4

Lohmann brown chickens pol

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

For sale pol lohmann brown chickens 19 weeks old ready to start laying anytime now lovely friendly birds all vaccinated and wormed great egg layers Deal if buying 10 or more

BuckleyFlintshire (28.1mi)
PRO
4

Chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

4 Baby chicks 1 week old left Blue and olive egg layers £15 each Hatches every two weeks Chicks and ducklings message to enquire Also offer holiday sitting

BirkenheadMerseyside (40.6mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerel  - Advert 4
2

Cockerel

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

Unfortunately due to 1 his cockadoododdooo and 2 my hen wanting to beat him up every time she sees him I have to let my Nugget go to a new home. He’s a beautiful boy been handled so much by myself and

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Llandudno JunctionConwy Principal Area (27.4mi)
Chickens poultry Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted - Advert 5
15

Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkies and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available approx 16-17 weeks old. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered.

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NantwichCheshire East (46.5mi)
Chickens poultry Various Point of Lay Female Chickens - Advert 6
13

Various Point of Lay Female Chickens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Bluebells, White Stars, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex. All 16 weeks approx. All female and fully vaccinated. We also hav

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NantwichCheshire East (46.5mi)
PRO
5

Pure breed bantams and large fowl

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We currently have 2 batchs of pure breeds some just come into lay and some younger birds Silkies Pekins Sablepoots Polish Pandova Rumpless Araucana Appenzeller large fowl Brahma Salmon Favore

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DeesideFlintshire (30.9mi)
Chickens poultry Saramas and old English game. - Advert 8
92

Saramas and old English game.

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£600Price

This is a breeding trio of 1 of the worlds smallest breeds of chicken, sarama chickens 3rd gen. Gorgeous colouring. Health is immaculate. As you can see from the comb and wottle bright and vibrant. Fr

RhylDenbighshire (28.6mi)
Chickens poultry Black pure bred silkies 5  - Advert 9
3

Black pure bred silkies 5

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£75Price

4 hens 1 cockeral Bantams Beautiful looking Eggs are fertile Can deliver locally I have another cockeral free

KnightonPowys (45.4mi)
Chickens poultry Orpington hatching eggs  - Advert 10
7

Orpington hatching eggs

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Large Fowl lavender cuckoo and black cuckoo Orpington hatching eggs for sale. From good quality large type orpingtons. The eggs will hatch a mixture of both colours, These are the only chickens we hav

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ShrewsburyShropshire (37.9mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid hatching eggs - Advert 11
5

Hybrid hatching eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

A selection of hybrid hatching eggs available, photo of young birds are hatched from our eggs (11/12 successfully hatched in this batch) cockerel is light Sussex and hens are a variety including olive

Market DraytonShropshire (46.5mi)
ADVANCED
4

5 x silkie pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

5 different coloured silkie pullets available. £25 each. Born 14/12/25. These are our last 5 pullets available. Collection from CH46

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WirralMerseyside (38.7mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender peking bantam hatching eggs - Advert 13
4

Lavender peking bantam hatching eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

We’ve had good fertility collection or postage available in polystyrene egg boxes. We’ve had some great hatches

NewtownPowys (30mi)
Chickens poultry Blue laced wynaddote bantam hatching eggs - Advert 14
4

Blue laced wynaddote bantam hatching eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Blue laced wynaddote bantam Top quality hatching eggs. Good size bantams that lay medium sized egg. £2 each

WelshpoolPowys (25.6mi)
Chickens poultry Seramas and large fowl - Advert 15
9

Seramas and large fowl

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. 4 Chinese Painted quail chicks hatched 15th March £15 each. Two male legbar chicks hatched 27th Feb £10 each One gold laced orpington chick ha

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (26.9mi)
Chickens poultry Fertilised chicken eggs-mixed hybrid - Advert 16
8

Fertilised chicken eggs-mixed hybrid

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

£10 for 6 Our girls are really good layers so will have fresh fertilised eggs daily. Cockerel is a brahma copper maran cross Barnevelder hens Light sussex hens Bluebell hens Speckledy hens

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ShrewsburyShropshire (37.9mi)
Chickens poultry 2 Male Gold Line Chickens - Advert 17
5

2 Male Gold Line Chickens

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair

LiverpoolMerseyside (42.7mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks and ducklings  - Advert 18
5

Chicks and ducklings

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

7 chicks left (hatched 18th April) - £15 each Ducklings - £20 each or can discount for multiple (0 ducklings left next hatch date 8th may )

BirkenheadMerseyside (40.6mi)

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.