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.
Copper black Marans for sale
Chickens
I have for sale my copper Marans which consists of 8 two year old laying hens with one 1 year old unrelated cockerel.
Silkie hens white lavender and cuckoo
Chickens
Three silkie hens colours lavender white and cuckoo. 1 year old and laying well. Sold together as a trio
Seramas and large fowl
Chickens
Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. 10 Chinese Painted quail chicks hatched 15th March £12 each. Two male legbar chicks hatched 27th Feb £10 each One gold laced orpington chick h
Laying hens
Chickens
Mixture of hens & different egg colours They are all laying and free range at the moment I have 30 available Olive eggs Brown eggs
Free to good home copper maran cockeral
Chickens
Lovely copper maran cockeral looking for new home with some lady friends. He's only about 4 months. Friendly little fella.
Orpington hatching eggs
Chickens
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
Rhode island reds
Chickens
X2 Rhode island red trios available, good quality birds. Used to improve to our Rhodebar breeding program, now surplus to requirements. Will make a great addition to an existing Rhode island red flock
Cockerels
Chickens
2 Rosters/cockerels need a good forever home. Can be separated or go together. Will make great addition to your hens.
Fertilised chicken eggs-mixed hybrid
Chickens
£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
Barba D’Uccle and pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantams
Chickens
1 x Barba D’Uccle bantam hen £20 5 x Pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantam hens £15 each Hatched October 2025
Hybrid Hens Point of lay
Chickens
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
Isabella Brahma Cockerel
Chickens
Absolutely stunning Isabella Brahma cockerel available. We call him Mr Gorgeous, he has a great relaxed personality and doesn’t crow extensively (just in the morning). He is used to dogs and eats from
Bantams fully vaccinated
Chickens
Available now fully vaccinated Polish bantams Laced polish bantams Pekin bantams Silkie bantams £35 each or 3 for £100 Bahamas Salmon Faverolles £45 each or 3 for £130 All fully vaccinated
Bantams and Pekins for sale
Chickens
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
2 Purebred Cockerels
Chickens
1 Black copper miran 1 rhode island red 6 Months old Open to sensible offers .......................
Hybrids hens
Chickens
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
Rooster and 6 hens for sale
Chickens
I have a total of 6 hens and a rooster (in total 7 chickens) for sale. The hens lay eggs but as of recently they've been laying them some place in my garden as I have them open during the day. They mu
Leghorn cockerall (Steve)
Chickens
Free This stunning boy is looking for his forever home, he is very friendly as he was raised by my 3 young children, he has a bent claw but this doesn't stop him in anyway, he hatched like it.
Bantam Cockerels looking for homes
Chickens
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
Pure breed brahma
Chickens
My lovely bunch of brahma chickens are now ready to find there forever new homes lovely colouring, quite tame already, lovely natured chickens
Pure breed bantams and large fowl
Chickens
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
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
