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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 Goldlines laying hens - Advert 1
PRO
1

Goldlines laying hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Goldlines pullets POL Lovely friendly hybrid hens meaning they are prolific layers laying in excess of 300 eggs a year £20 each or 10 for £150 All feed, bedding and poultry supplies in available

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
PRO
2

Hybrid laying hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Hybrid laying hens POL Nice variety of hybrids available 🌈 🐔Cooper black Maran (deep rich brown egg layers) £30 ea 🪺Cotswold legbar (Blue eggs) £30 ea 🫒Olive egger (Olive coloured eggs) £30 🐔

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
ADVANCED
5

Polish hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£9Price

Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5

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ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
4

Big Brahma hatching eggs mixed colours x 6

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£24Price

Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

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ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry 9 Chickens , Ip3 - Advert 5
5

9 Chickens , Ip3

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£4Price

2 years old chickens, laying around 6-8 eggs a day. They have fresh grass every day and we are cutting nettles for extra vitamins. Collection IP3 9ES I sell chicken pellets too if you would be inter

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IpswichSuffolk (30.3mi)
ADVANCED
2

Young chick

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£5Price

Young chicks Three weeks old All hens £5 each at the moment Will need heat lamp Can call for any info

ThetfordNorfolk (29.2mi)
PRO
8

4 x 1 year old Crested Cream Legbar hens

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

4 Just under 1 year old hens that lay lots of beautiful blue/green eggs. All very healthy and active, need a new home due to changing the breed mix of my flock. Collect only from the frinton on sea ar

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Frinton-on-SeaEssex (44.3mi)
ADVANCED
8

Day old chicks various breeds

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Day old rainbow eggs layers Hatching all year round Mostly unsexed Norwich based Message me for more information

NorwichNorfolk (13.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams - Advert 9
2

Pekin bantams

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Pekin Bantam hens various colours and sizes Cokerals available too £15 each Collection near Longstratton NR15

NorwichNorfolk (13.1mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs  - Advert 10
11

Hatching eggs

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Eggs available to collect or post from North Norfolk: Marsbars x leghorn (olive eggs) Brahmas (cream/pink egg) Bearded silkies (cream egg) Eggs are £1.50 each plus postage. Packed and sent 24hr n

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NorwichNorfolk (13.1mi)
Chickens poultry Polish & padovana hens available  - Advert 11
8

Polish & padovana hens available

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Please se photos of actual birds. Lots of variety to choose from Vaccinated and wormed Collection ideal delivery maybe possible

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King's LynnNorfolk (48mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
3

Bantams

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Bantams POL(18-24 weeks old) £35 each ✅SILKIES - white, Black, Silver partridge And Buff ✅POLISH - Buff laced, Gold laced, Chamois, Black white crested Blue, splash white crested ✅PEKINS - laven

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching eggs - Advert 13
10

Silkie Hatching eggs

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee. Happy hatching 😀

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ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Silkie hens & Polish hens point of lay  - Advert 14
5

Silkie hens & Polish hens point of lay

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Point of lay hens available Silkies and Polish All nice clean birds Vaccinated Various colours

ID Verified
King's LynnNorfolk (48mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Two Pol Pekin Bantam Hens - Advert 15
1

Two Pol Pekin Bantam Hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Two Pol Pekin bantam Hens 7 months old and now starting to lay Lovely looking little birds £30 each

King's LynnNorfolk (48mi)
Chickens poultry Various hens chicks and hatching eggs  - Advert 16
2

Various hens chicks and hatching eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

I have various hens, chicks and hatching eggs available including olive eggers, Marans, cream legbar, silkies and Welsummers. I’m a small hobby breeder and occasionally have excess eggs and hens that

King's LynnNorfolk (48mi)
Chickens poultry Large fowl Brahma and faverolle hens  - Advert 17
3

Large fowl Brahma and faverolle hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Point of lay 20 weeks old Blue partridge Brahams hens Gold partridge Brahams hens Salmon faverolles Just a small selection of the birds we currently have available All birds are collection on

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
Chickens poultry Day old pure breed chicks  - Advert 18
3

Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
Chickens poultry Coloured hybrid hens at point of lay - Advert 19
17

Coloured hybrid hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

A great selection of hybrid hens All pol at 18-22 weeks Fully vaccinated Recently wormed Breeds lemon cuckoos Silver Sussex Millefluer leghorn (white egg layers) Mottled leghorns (white egg layer

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (45.4mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks available mixed colours  - Advert 20
2

Silkie chicks available mixed colours

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Silkie chicks will require a brooder set up and heat source until fully feathered Mixed colours from non mixed coloured pens so no colour leakage birds! Colours available are white gold paint splash

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King's LynnNorfolk (48mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry White Sussex pure breed cockerel  - Advert 21
6

White Sussex pure breed cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£20Price

A beautiful boy needing a good home. He is a very good shepherd and looks after his flock beautifully. Pure breed and will be great for breeding. Sadly in a village so we can't keep him any more

NewmarketSuffolk (46mi)
Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani rooster/Cockerell  - Advert 22
4

Ayam Cemani rooster/Cockerell

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

My lil man "bubble" need s a new coop with some ladies ready for some spring chickens He is a pure breed cemani black tongue no leakage at all Sweet but sassy nature will be sad to see him go as I l

NorwichNorfolk (13.1mi)
Chickens poultry 5 Day Old Silkie Chicks - Advert 23
71

5 Day Old Silkie Chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by

Bury Saint EdmundsSuffolk (34.1mi)

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.