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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Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously*
Chickens
Hello there! BUFF ORPINGTON AND RHODE ISLAND REDS HATCHING AROUND THE START OF APRIL. £7 each. Please enquire to reserve. We have various breeds of chicks hatching all the time. Breeds depend on what we have. Chicks have always been very healthy. Prices vary for different breeds but will be around the £7 mark. They will be available at a week old, as they can then be trans
Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds
Chickens
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.
Auracana mix
Chickens
Two young, five months old roosters £20 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Silkies Bantam hens mixed colours
Chickens
Silkie hens available. Mix of colours including black, blue, splash, mottled, gold. Hatched last year some September and some October. Getting regular eggs out of them. Great chickens for children, very easy to tame £35 each. Also a trio of white silkies available 2 hens and a cockerel that are not related £75. Hatching eggs available mixed colour silkies £15 per half doze
White Silkie Hen
Chickens
White silkie hen looking for a new home. She lays eggs. Unfortunately I’m having to rehome her as she is being picked on by the other hens so I’ve had to separate her from the group. Rather than k
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
Brahma chicks and orpington chicks
Chickens
I have day olds Brahmas and also mixed orpingtons, pure breeds but not sure wich colours as I put a mix of eggs in, some lavenders I know of! Price is of each… I have a hatch due on Saturday!
🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶
Chickens
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 🤍�
Bantam Roosters x3
Chickens
We have 3 x Bantham roosters that we are looking to rehome. Lovely birds we are just a little heavy on the males here on our farm. £25 per bird
Trio of bantam lavender pekins
Chickens
Well bred vaccinated quality bantam lavender pekins Lovely trio of 2 hens and one cockerel. Please message with any questions
Hybrid chicks for sale
Chickens
***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY : 6 girls 3 boys £8 each chick. Fer
Pekin bantam chicken chicks
Chickens
They will need a heat lamp for 4-6 weeks as hatched in the incubator , feed on chick crumb & water until old enough
Silkie Hatching Eggs
Chickens
Mixed silkie hatching eggs from a mixed flock Fertility is excellent on these having a weekly hatch myself from them Chicks also available
rooster silkie
Chickens
Rooster silkie for free i have 4 roster who’s want contact me on WhatsApp 07456166600
Point of Lay Hens for Sale!
Chickens
Price Ranges from £25-35 Message me for more information about breeds, prices and availability etc…
2 day old silkie chicks on heat still
Chickens
pure silkie bantam chicks bred from silver and black hens over gold cockerel, still need heat for several weeks, £7 each or all 6 £35
Ex commercial laying hens
Chickens
We have some of our ex commercial laying hens available. Still laying well. Been looked after to a very high standard and nd are a good weight. 10 or more hens £2.50 each. Forever homes only.
Mixed size and colour cockerels
Chickens
Free to the right home. I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if I can find them good homes. Must have hens for them to be with and I’d li
Pekin Bantam
Chickens
Ready to go pure breed Cockerel. 1 lovely Pekin Bantam Male Collection is Shirebrook Colour : 1x Mottled, cockoo Collection: NG20 and Shirebrook
12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs fast delivery
Chickens
12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs , I will post via special delivery . They are fresh eggs from healthy chickens.
Cream legbar roos
Chickens
I have 3 cream legbar roos free to good home born 14.2.26. We hatched a batch and these are the surplus
6 Mixed flock hatching eggs
Chickens
Hatching eggs from Mixed flock - brahma, easter eggers, jersey giant, silkies, rangers. All live together.
Barba D’Uccle and pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantams
Chickens
4 x Barba D’Uccle bantam hens £20 each 8 x Pilkie (Pekin X Silkie) Bantam hens £15 each 20 weeks old
Rosecombs
Chickens
For sale breeding group of rosecomb bantams. Pair of black 2024 hatched 2 blue pullets 2025 hatched 4 black pullets 2025 hatched £20 each
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?
