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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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Mixed Bantam HATCHING EGGS

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin and Silkie bantams. Most eggs will be full Pekin, some will be full Silkie or crosses of the two. Lovely range of colours including lavender. A

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WiganGreater Manchester (47.3mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
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Polish (Poland) chicks available

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Day old polish chicks available, all healthy and happy chicks. Come from a lovely flock of polish birds.

HullKingston upon Hull (49.5mi)
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111

🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

1 weekAge
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 (20.6mi)
Chickens poultry BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET - Advert 4
5

BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£250Price

I am making the decision to sell my young quartet of Buff Cochins (3 pullets and a cock). They hatched May last year, girls just coming into lay now as a slow maturing breed. All originating from the

YorkYork (32.9mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks available  - Advert 5
4

Chicks available

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

UNSEXED CHICKS 2 bym hatched 7/3/26 2 pure olive egger hatched 11/3/26 Pekin hatched 12/3/26 ALL STILL NEED HEAT

HullKingston upon Hull (49.5mi)
ADVANCED
4

Laying hens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Point of lay and laying hens .only ten pounds each .laying all coloured eggs .brown, white and blue.

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire (0.2mi)
PRO
6

White Silkie Hen

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

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

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SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (11.7mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Bantam chicks  - Advert 8
4

Bantam chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

15 mix bantam White ones all healthy and fit message me for more information about them many thanks some are starting to come off heat

Market RasenLincolnshire (48.5mi)
Chickens poultry Sablepoot chicks available - Advert 9
4

Sablepoot chicks available

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Sablepoot chicks available, all healthy and happy chicks. Come from a mixed coloured flock. Stunning little birds to have.

HullKingston upon Hull (49.5mi)
ADVANCED
31

friendly rooster

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

free to a good home - super friendly,hand raised rooster ,such a gentleman with the ladies and tolerates humans (not aggressive) the only reason i have to rehome him is because we have too many rooste

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire (27mi)
Chickens poultry chicks available  - Advert 11
3

chicks available

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£6Price

We have olive egger chicks available for new homes. These are hatched from dark strain eggs and parents can be seen. F5 strain Please contact for details Our fling is CpH Defra registered

BroughEast Riding of Yorkshire (39.2mi)
Chickens poultry 8 Laying Chickens - Advert 12
1

8 Laying Chickens

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Reducing the size of my flock so there are 8 laying chickens available. £20 each or 8 for £120. Bags of 2KG feed £5. They have been living under a roof and separate from mixing with wild birds.

Ashton-under-LyneGreater Manchester (25.7mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 13
3

Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 290 - 320 eggs per year Breeds Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Speckledys Bluebe

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (14.2mi)
Chickens poultry 2 week old roosters - Advert 14
2

2 week old roosters

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have 7, Two week old roosters looking for new homes, they will still require heat. They are pure crested cream legbar (blue eggs), Welsh summer x crested cream legbar (green eggs) and copper black m

MaltonNorth Yorkshire (49.1mi)
Chickens poultry Polish & silkie chicks  - Advert 15
22

Polish & silkie chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10

ManchesterGreater Manchester (31.7mi)
Chickens poultry 1 day old Chicks - Advert 16
31

1 day old Chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

For sale 1 day old chicks mix breed of Sussex ,Wellsummer,Plymouth rock, hybrid warren. I have 19x Leeds 07592698805

LeedsWest Yorkshire (17.6mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks for sale...  day olds, £7  - Advert 17
2

Chicks for sale... day olds, £7

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Chicks for sale Mixture of breeds Day olds £7 each Also hatching Eggs for sale £2 each, Mixture of breeds

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NottinghamNottingham (43.3mi)
Chickens poultry Various chicks available  - Advert 18
74

Various chicks available

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Beautiful Chicks Available Hatching Weekly! 🐣 Looking to add some stunning birds to your flock We have a lovely selection of day old chicks, with new chicks hatching almost every week ✨ Availabl

ManchesterGreater Manchester (31.7mi)
Chickens poultry Different breed chicks  - Advert 19
1

Different breed chicks

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Many different breed chicks for pre-order, due to hatch Tuesday 24th March 2026 Can go from day old Still to hatch are : 9 Cream legbars (£15 each) 3 Olive Eggers (£15 each) 5 Exchequer (£20 each) 3

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (31.7mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed chicks ! - Advert 20
2

Pure breed chicks !

Chickens

Due in 5 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Many different breed chicks for pre-order, due to hatch on the 31st March 2026 Can go from day old We are expecting : 7 Silver Laced Wyandottes (£20 each), 7 Gold Laced Wyandottes (£20 each), 12 Rh

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (31.7mi)
Chickens poultry 7 week old silkie roosters - Advert 21
2

7 week old silkie roosters

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I have two 7 week old silkie roosters looking for a new home. I had silkie hatchings and I now have too many roosters so unfortunately I can’t keep them all as they are starting to fight each other. F

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AlfretonDerbyshire (31.5mi)
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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.