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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 Poultry for Sale  - Advert 1
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Poultry for Sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£38Price

A selection of pure breed poultry for sale. Large fowl brahmas, wheaten marans, copper marans, light Sussex, Swedish flower hens. Brahma bantams, pekin bantams. Recently wormed. Most are now laying. All £38 each Brahmas £50 each

RomseyHampshire
Chickens poultry Day old chicks 11/03/26 - Advert 2
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Day old chicks 11/03/26

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Here we have a right mix of day old chicks which will be available on the 11th march they will mainly consist of Rhode Island reds and Brahma however there is chance there could be some frizzle in there along with some bantoms they can be sold from day old contact ************ for any further information around 30 available they will be unsexed

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds - Advert 3
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Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lovely range of colours available- bluebells, speckledies, warrens, white star, rhode rocks, white Sussex, silver Sussex and small number of blue egg layers. Blue egg layers are £30, all the others are £20.

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BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Day old naked necks  - Advert 4
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Day old naked necks

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hey guys so we have some necked neck chicks due to hatch on the 11th of march 2026. These guys will be unsexed and available as day old chicks around 20 available contact ************ for more information

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Warren hens for sale  - Advert 5
3

Warren hens for sale

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Here we have our 12 week old warrens up for sale. We have over 50 of these available. These will become point of lays in the coming weeks ready for spring contact me on here or on ************

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Chicken, female all breeds - Advert 6
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Chicken, female all breeds

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Brown Warren £18 BRAHMA GOLD £50 Bluebell £20 Ligh sussex hybrid £20 Speckeldy £20 Silkie £40 White star(top egg layer) £18 Pekin bantam £32 (out of stock) Come and see healthy hens are vaccinated. Most will start laying eggs in 3 weeks time. Based in Bedford

BedfordBedford
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2 chickens and coop.

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£250Price

2 Chickens and coop. About 2 months old and has been fitted with an automatic door. Paid £275 plus door, and the cost of the chickens. looking for £250 please or 225 exc chickens. couple of good lay

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HailshamEast Sussex
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🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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GlossopDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Cockerels  - Advert 3
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Cockerels

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Cross breed jersey giant cockerels. Bred last year, but now have too many and they’re starting to fall out. Free to someone who can give them a good home. Steve ************

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent
Chickens poultry Auracana mix  - Advert 4
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Auracana mix

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Two young, five months old roosters £20 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Happy healthy pullets - Advert 5
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Happy healthy pullets

Chickens

7 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£11Price

Happy healthy, 7 week old, pullets (young hens) available, nice mix of colours, light Sussex, Rhode rock, beechwood blue, speckledy, Emerald, Lohmann brown, leghorn and magpie types. All excellent laying types. Mostly brown layers of slightly varying shades, the Emeralds are blue layers and leghorn types white layers. APHA registered flock.

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KingsbridgeDevon
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Chickens - Advert 6
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Point of Lay Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lots of beautiful chickens available including 15 types of hybrids and 10 types of purebreeds in both Bantam and Large fowl. Breeds include Warrens, Sussex, Rhode rocks, Bluebelles, R.I.R., Leghorns, Brahmas, Faverolles, Pekins Silkies, Polands, Padovanas, Japanese and more. Warren chicks available too. All our birds are kept to high hygiene standards, are bred for hardine

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MaidstoneKent
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Warren Chickens - Advert 7
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Point of Lay Warren Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have some point of lay Warren chickens available (brown ones!) Approx 16-17 weeks old. Some have already started to lay. Collection from Steep near Petersfield

PetersfieldHampshire
Chickens poultry Beautiful Black Silkie Chicks - Advert 8
4

Beautiful Black Silkie Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Beautiful Black Bantam Silkie Chicks I have beautiful and healthy Bantam Silkie chicks available. I have chicks both on and off of heat. They are feeding and drinking independently. These chicks are sold unsexed. I also have other colours including lavender, white and black, brown, lavender splash and partridge available at £20 each. Silkies are renowned for their gentl

BicesterOxfordshire
3

Appenzella all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Appenzella all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old silver, gold and chamois very unique birds

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
3

Brahmas all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Brahmas all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old 5 different colours very friendly and calm

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Roosters for sale (and some hens) - Advert 11
9

Roosters for sale (and some hens)

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£40Price

I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left, but are selling these as pairs or trios with a rooster. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Warren's brown egg layers  - Advert 12
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Warren's brown egg layers

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Laying hens for sale - Advert 13
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Laying hens for sale

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Mixed hens all laying Mixture of Cream legbar Copper maran Cuckoo maran Other hybrid layers available

MalvernWorcestershire
Chickens poultry Silkie bantams all female - Advert 14
2

Silkie bantams all female

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry White hybrid pullets  - Advert 15
2

White hybrid pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

White hybrid pullets White egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are one of the top egg layers

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Satin Silkie Rooster FOC - Advert 16
5

Satin Silkie Rooster FOC

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I also have a pure Silkie rooster in the same colours if anyone would want to take him on also! Please message me, collection only- anytime

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CreditonDevon
Chickens poultry 2 x polish  hens available  - Advert 17
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2 x polish hens available

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

These 2 girls are available now very healthy lovely birds , the price is for the pair, please bring a suitable carrier for them, and collection only Ss09aa

Westcliff-on-SeaSouthend-on-Sea
Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks For Sale - Advert 18
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Silkie Chicks For Sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

- We have silkie chicks hatched 28/2 available - latest hatch 14/3/ - Gorgeous colours available. - All our hens and cockerels can be seen on collection. - Leyland, Lancashire

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LeylandLancashire
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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.