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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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Ready to lay Hens in a wide range of breeds

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have a selection of breeds in stock all year around. Currently we have a lovely group of hens all fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay a range of egg colours. Hens are priced at £20-35 depending on breed, we also offer discounts on larger numbers. You can see loads more pics and vids on our social media , New Cottage Poultry is located in the village of Swannin

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (30.5mi)
Chickens poultry Cuckoo maran pullets - Advert 2
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Cuckoo maran pullets

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Point of lay Cuckoo Maran pullets. 26 weeks old.Hatched 25th September 2026. 6 available. Looking for forever homes. Optional Cockerell available if required (£10). Pullets £25 each.All now started laying .

MacclesfieldCheshire East (46.3mi)
Chickens poultry .Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs - Advert 3
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.Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rates. High fertility in a test hatches.

AshbourneDerbyshire (32.5mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks for sale..... DEALS!!! - Advert 4
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Chicks for sale..... DEALS!!!

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Chicks for sale Legbar, white star, moran, easter eggers, polish Day olds From £5 each on heat £10 each off heat Will do deals on more than 10 Also hatching Eggs for sale £1 each

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NottinghamNottingham (45.4mi)
Chickens poultry Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds  - Advert 5
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Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light Sussex speckeldy) £1.50 per egg *Show quality Blue/Black Silkie £3.00 per egg *Blue Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Black Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Lave

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IlkestonDerbyshire (40.9mi)
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Hybrid chicks for sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 12 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. Fertilised eggs also available for £2 each

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CoventryWest Midlands (26.2mi)
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Silkie Point of Lay Females

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have a lovely selection of silkie females available ready for their new homes. Colours include red, splash, black, red and gold. All vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection Earl Shilton

LeicesterLeicester (38.7mi)
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Pure breed Peking Bantams for sale

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

We have some very heathy pure breed Peking Bantam chicks for sale. Lavender chicks Lemon cuckoo chicks Millefleur chicks All chicks are 5 week old, and still under lamp, will be off the lamp next we

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KidderminsterWorcestershire (16mi)
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Top quality Le Bresson hatching eggs , orders now being taken as fertility is high, saved eggs turned daily,not washed or refrigerated

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LeicesterLeicester (38.7mi)
Chickens poultry Two hens for sale,  - Advert 4
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Two hens for sale,

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, can come with a large bag of growers pellets (open)

HerefordHerefordshire (46.1mi)
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Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

3 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 (27.7mi)
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Five bantams hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£85Price

Five bantams to sell as a group, They range in garden during day and are comfortable with our dogs. DOB is unknown - bought at point of lay in 2025 and producing circa three eggs per day They free ra

BirminghamWest Midlands (10.3mi)
Chickens poultry Various Point of Lay Female Chickens - Advert 7
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Various Point of Lay Female Chickens

Chickens

5 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 female and fully vaccinated. We also have our various Bantam

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NantwichCheshire East (38.2mi)
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Black Orpington’s chicks

Chickens

5 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Black Orpington chicks They are around 5 weeks old Just come off the heat lamp 8 available £15 each Also feeders . Drinkers and chick feed available to purchase

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (2.8mi)
Chickens poultry Chocolate & blue Orpington and buff Sussex  - Advert 9
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Chocolate & blue Orpington and buff Sussex

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£100Price

Chocolate Orpington breeding trio £100 Blue Orpington breeding trio £100 Buff Sussex breeding quartet £100 All laying well Good fertility

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (2.8mi)
Chickens poultry Day old chicks & all poultry available  - Advert 10
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Day old chicks & all poultry available

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

We have Day old chicks available £8each 4 week olds £10 each 8 week olds £15 each 12 week olds £18 each Point of lay £20-£35 each We have quails at all ages price range £8-£13 We also sell d

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LeicesterLeicester (38.7mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful Buff Orpington Boy - Advert 11
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Beautiful Buff Orpington Boy

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£8Price

We are rehoming our beautiful Buff Orpington fella. He is absolutely stunning and a gentle companion to his lady friends. Please get in touch if interested in giving this gorgeous boy a lovely home x

Leamington SpaWarwickshire (31mi)
Chickens poultry POINT OF LAY HENS  - Advert 12
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POINT OF LAY HENS

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

DerbyDerby (33.6mi)
Chickens poultry Derbyshire redcap hatching eggs - Advert 13
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Derbyshire redcap hatching eggs

Chickens

Just BornAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Derbyshire redcap eggs available A chance to get some good examples of a rare native breed. Nr Ashbourne or can post royal mail 1st class. £2.50 an egg postage (50% fertility guaranteed ive been

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AshbourneDerbyshire (32.5mi)
Chickens poultry 12 Chicks - Mixed breed  - Advert 14
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12 Chicks - Mixed breed

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

11 mixed breed chicks, assortment of colours! Very pretty! 1 pure bred Barbu D’Uccle bantam chick. Millefleur colour. All very happy and healthy. Unsexed Still under heat at night, and still kept

MatlockDerbyshire (43.7mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma chicks 4 available, on low heat  - Advert 15
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Brahma chicks 4 available, on low heat

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Brahma chicks pure breeds will require heat… can go out in the day whilst sunny but inside as temps drop (PLEASE NOTE CHICKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE WHILST THIS ADVERT IS STILL LIVE) kind regards… please

StaffordStaffordshire (15.2mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 16
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Two chickens for sale. 12 months old, layers. Lavender pekin and Silkie/pekin cross. Tame and good layers. £40 the pair.

ShrewsburyShropshire (30.3mi)
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Silkie chicks and hatching eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Silkie chicks available 3 days old. I have another hatch hatching Easter weekend. Range of colours including white, splash, blue, back, mottled Sold unsexed £10 each. Will require a heat lamp or broo

AshbourneDerbyshire (32.5mi)
Chickens poultry 8 day old silkie chicks  - Advert 18
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8 day old silkie chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Lovely 8-day-old chicks available, healthy, active, and already eating and drinking well. One black chick has a slight twisted beak but this doesn’t affect its ability to eat or thrive. Its wings also

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (29mi)
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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.