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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 Chicks  - Advert 1
1

Chicks

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Hatched 28th and 29th April Old English game bantams Barred rock Black rock Amber Minimum of 2 Wrexham

WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (34mi)
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Point of Lay Hybrids For Sale!

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode

WorcesterWorcestershire (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie . Sussex & Orpington chicks  - Advert 3
ADVANCED
1

Silkie . Sussex & Orpington chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Priced between £6 to £9 each Message for prices various breeds available Silkie . Light Sussex . Chocolate Orpington. Black Orpington. Hatched on the 23rd April. Plenty to choose from Min

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (43.1mi)
Chickens poultry APHA registered various hatching eggs  - Advert 4
11

APHA registered various hatching eggs

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£2Price

We are very proud to be DEFRA APHA approved registered our birds are being born and raised on my premises situated in a beautiful Cheshire countryside rural village located near the primary school We

CreweCheshire East (47.6mi)
Chickens poultry 3 baby chicks for sale  - Advert 5
2

3 baby chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 little chicks for sale. Not sure about the gender. We got them for friends but unfortunately we can't keep them

OldburyWest Midlands (47.8mi)
ADVANCED
4

Lohmann brown chickens pol

Chickens

4 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 (42.2mi)
Chickens poultry White cock - Advert 7
3

White cock

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Got a good natured mixed breed cock for sale. He is in need of his own brood now. He has lovely temperament like his dad. Any questions please ask. I will need proof of setup and hens before letting h

TiptonWest Midlands (45.6mi)
Chickens poultry Young cockeral exchequer leghorn cross olive egger - Advert 8
2

Young cockeral exchequer leghorn cross olive egger

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MaleSex
£5Price

6 weeks old on 1st of May. Dad was an exchequer leghorn and mum was an olive egger. Had been spending the day outside and coming in at night. Should be able to stay outside from Next week 6 weeks

ChesterCheshire West and Chester (45.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed bantams for sale - Advert 9
8

Pure breed bantams for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each

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ShifnalShropshire (33.4mi)
Chickens poultry 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters - Advert 10
4

2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters looking for homes. If you would like one or the other let me know or both. They need to be going onto growers food now as well. I have a brand new bag avai

HerefordHerefordshire (39.3mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Sussex hens - Advert 11
2

Buff Sussex hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

3 buff Sussex laying hens Laying well 1 year olds Vaccinated £25 each

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (43.1mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid Hens Point of lay - Advert 12
11

Hybrid Hens Point of lay

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars

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ShifnalShropshire (33.4mi)
Chickens poultry AYAM CEMANI ROOSTERS  - Advert 13
5

AYAM CEMANI ROOSTERS

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Ayam Cemani roosters looking for new coops. Lovely colours ans temperments. Good quality great addition to your flock.. 4 are 16/17 weeks 1 is 20 weeks 1 is 23 weeks

HolywellFlintshire (49.6mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful pekin chickens - Advert 14
2

Beautiful pekin chickens

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Beautiful 5 weeks old chickens looking for new homes. We have 1 lavendar pekins, 1 black mottled pekin and one gold partridge pekin. Looking for £3 each

HerefordHerefordshire (39.3mi)
Chickens poultry Bantams and Pekins for Sale - Advert 15
10

Bantams and Pekins for Sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£35Price

We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Contact us to see what we have available at the momen

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ShifnalShropshire (33.4mi)
Chickens poultry Warren Pullets - Advert 16
151

Warren Pullets

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£14Price

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

BalaGwynedd (30.7mi)
Chickens poultry Maran POL, Seramas, and Orpington roosters - Advert 17
7

Maran POL, Seramas, and Orpington roosters

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Black French Maran hen laying £40 Cuckoo Maran hen POL £30 One Marbar (olive egger) rooster grow out £15 One gold laced Orpington rooster grow out £15 One splash buff and white Serama rooster grow out

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (34mi)
Chickens poultry Day olds  buff Orpington chicks  - Advert 18
31

Day olds buff Orpington chicks

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day olds buff Orpington chicks available, please make sure u have brooders/setups before enquiring, I must also stress, please only message with genuine interest, also we require u to bring a hot wate

StaffordStaffordshire (46.3mi)
Chickens poultry Handsome Bantam Cockerels for Loving Home  - Advert 19
5

Handsome Bantam Cockerels for Loving Home

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Handsome Bantam Cockerels, Approx 9 months old. They were born early August 25, I’m not sure of the exact date. New loving homes needed, each would love some ladies to care for! Home bred from our

WorcesterWorcestershire (46.7mi)
Chickens poultry Female bantams- Silkies, Polish, Pekins and Booted - Advert 20
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 (44.1mi)
Chickens poultry Female chicks chickens hens - Advert 21
3

Female chicks chickens hens

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£6Price

Day-old guaranteed female chicks for sale. All chicks are healthy, active, and well cared for. They are very friendly and have been regularly handled by children These chicks come from a very good hi

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WalsallWest Midlands (49mi)
Chickens poultry 1 and 2 day old silkie chicks available  - Advert 22
9

1 and 2 day old silkie chicks available

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Day old silkie chicks available Lovely friendly little birds from healthy parents Ready for new homes On chick crumb and will need to be under heat Price will go up as they grow HATCHING EGGS A

WorcesterWorcestershire (46.7mi)
PRO
4

Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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NewcastleStaffordshire (48.6mi)

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.