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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.

Chickens poultry 2 polish bantam Roosters  - Advert 1
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2 polish bantam Roosters

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

2 stunning polish bantam Roosters aged 35 weeks and 32 weeks. They need a new flock as I don't have room for them. £20 each

BangorGwynedd (21.6mi)
Chickens poultry Seramas and large fowl - Advert 2
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Seramas and large fowl

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. Currently a few Seramas and a couple of Legbars available, all chicks. DEFRA registered. Please bring your own transport box. Chicks need suppleme

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (41.4mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrids hens  - Advert 3
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Hybrids hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

We now have some of our Hybrids (excellent egg layers) hens available at Willow Farm Poultry on Sealand road Deeside Flintshire We currently have Warren Speckeld Sussex ranger Silver sussex Rhod

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DeesideFlintshire (43.1mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of Orpington’s  - Advert 4
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Trio of Orpington’s

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

Blue cockerel, 1x black pol pullet 1 x splash pol pullet just started to lay. We travel to north wales and Derbyshire regularly so possibly able to deliver to these areas or on route at a fee. Message

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WirralMerseyside (48.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pure Buff Orpington Cockerels  - Advert 5
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Pure Buff Orpington Cockerels

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Pure Bred Buff Orpington Cockerels Range of 3 months to 9 months old Lovely strong built Fluffy and friendly Looking for there new homes

WhitchurchWrexham Principal Area (48.5mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam Cockerels looking for homes - Advert 6
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Bantam Cockerels looking for homes

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We have 4 bantam cockerels looking for new homes. They were a surprise clutch and are just over 4 months old. Their mothers are Pekins (either speckled or black) and their father looks like an old Eng

LlanfechainPowys (33.7mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed bantams and large fowl - Advert 7
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Pure breed bantams and large fowl

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

From the 10th of February we will have our first batch of 2026 pure breeds ready for there forever coop. We have Silkies, Poland, Pandova, Sablepoots, pekins, rumpless Araucana, Brahma and Salmon Fav

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DeesideFlintshire (43.1mi)
Chickens poultry ⭐️Silkie chicks and hatching eggs⭐️ - Advert 8
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⭐️Silkie chicks and hatching eggs⭐️

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks available from day old up to point of lay. Blue, grey, black, mottled, painted and gold and silver partridge bantam, USA and bearded silkie chicks £10-£20. Hatching eggs are posted in polystyre

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WirralMerseyside (48.1mi)

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.