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Old Chickens Poultry for sale

131 Old 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 All Colour POL Available  in Spalding - Advert 1
9

All Colour POL Available

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓 Warren Brown 🤎 £15 🐓 Goldline 🧡 £15 🐓 Lohmann Brown 🤎 £15 Plus: 🦆 Muscovy Drakes - from £15 🦆 POL Muscovy - 17 weeks old £25 🦆 Muscovy Ducklings 🐥 - 2 & 4 weeks old

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SpaldingLincolnshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Hens in a range of colours  - Advert 2
2

Pekin Bantam Hens in a range of colours

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / lice Here at New Cottage Poultry we always have a selection of Birds in stock to come and see. There’s no need to book in to visit, just come along during our opening times a

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CoalvilleLeicestershire
Chickens poultry Pure breed silkie chicks (born 29/11)  - Advert 3
2

Pure breed silkie chicks (born 29/11)

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Day old silkie chicks born 29/11. Pure breed, no mixes. raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £10 each Hatching: Ayam Cemani Olive eggers Bcm (black copper Maran) Silkie

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GlossopDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Gray old English game (Carlisle)  - Advert 4
4

Gray old English game (Carlisle)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£100Price

Gray old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy young bird No hens for him so looking for new home

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ManchesterGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Gray large old English game cockerel Carlisle) - Advert 5
2

Gray large old English game cockerel Carlisle)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£80Price

Gray large old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy bird No hens for him so looking to rehome

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ManchesterGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Black copper marans all female  - Advert 6
2

Black copper marans all female

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Black copper marans hybrid pullets they are all wormed and fully vaccinated females 16 weeks old they lay a very dark brown egg 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Chickens poultry 5 month old chickens - Advert 1
2

5 month old chickens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

5 month old free range chickens - 1 cockbird and 3 hens. Looking for lovely new homes. Buyer to collect.

BeaminsterDorset
Chickens poultry Blue/olive egg layers pullets  - Advert 2
3

Blue/olive egg layers pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Blue/olive egg layers pullets all female fully vaccinated and wormed 16 weeks old they are different colours they are 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Brahma  - Advert 3
8

Brahma

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Brahma chickens light -bluebell white and black rock One Years Old text me with this number 0-7-8-8-8-1-0-8-5-5-4

GloucesterGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Showgirl chicks. Silkie/naked Neck off heat. - Advert 4
3

Showgirl chicks. Silkie/naked Neck off heat.

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 showgirl chicks. These are home bred and just starting to get their colours through. 5 weeks old and off heat. Will need to be indoors because of the cold. Lovely natured birds. Unsexed as far too e

DerbyDerby
Chickens poultry 2 egg laying hybrids  - Advert 5
2

2 egg laying hybrids

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£1Price

I have kept chickens for many years but I’m finding the coop clearing hard work now. One of my girls I only brought this year, one is 3 years old but they are both good layers, not prone to broodiness. Must go together for a younger chicken keeper. Used to dogs and cats.

Shoreham-by-SeaWest Sussex
Chickens poultry Buff laced wyandotte cockeral  - Advert 6
42

Buff laced wyandotte cockeral

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Beautiful 17 wk old as of 27/11 cockerell a pure breed beauty. I would keep him but unfortunately cant in my area. Not crowing yet but wld like him to find a new home before he does. Gentle and scared

WidnesHalton
Chickens poultry Brahma Roosters - Advert 7
1

Brahma Roosters

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I’m looking to rehome two healthy, 1-year-old Brahma roosters due to a noise complaint. These gentle giants are calm, friendly, and a beautiful addition to any flock. Details: Age: 1 year old Breed: Brahma Healthy, active, and well-cared-for Ideal for breeding, showing, or as part of a backyard flock

ManchesterGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Hybrid hens at point of lay  - Advert 8
101

Hybrid hens at point of lay

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 9
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.00
Chickens poultry 10 week old baby chickens - Advert 10
4

10 week old baby chickens

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

10 week old baby chicken, home grown, very active, eating well. Needs a new place. Not sure about their sex.

BlackburnBlackburn with Darwen
Chickens poultry Pair of brahamas black chicken  - Advert 11
4

Pair of brahamas black chicken

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£80Price

Male and female pair of black brahama great lovely well handed chickens just over 7month old Only reason for sale are duck don’t like them and don’t think fair to keep them together like

BristolBristol City
Chickens poultry Silkie, polish frizzle  looking for rehome  - Advert 12
13

Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 13 weeks old.£30 for girls and £10 for boys Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Fri

RomfordGreater London
Chickens poultry 3 female silkie hens - Advert 13
3

3 female silkie hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Grey Wynstan USA Silkie Cockerels for Sale - Advert 14
4

Grey Wynstan USA Silkie Cockerels for Sale

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

He is fully matured now, 7 months old and ready to be introduced to a flock. Please let me know which you would like to reserve and advise what day you can collect. Thanks

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CreweCheshire East
5.00
Chickens poultry 2 x 3 month old medium cockerels - Advert 15
5

2 x 3 month old medium cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

2 Young ginger and grey cockerels available. 4 months old. Medium sized. One has Wellsummer father and grey bantam mother. The other has Frizzle bantam mother. He looks like a pom pom!

TavistockDevon
Chickens poultry Cockerel - Advert 16
2

Cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

1 year old pure welsummer. Full size. Very calm and well behaved. Blunt spurs. Nice to the hens. Milton Abbot, Tavistock. We have too many cockerels to keep them all! ************ . £5

TavistockDevon
Chickens poultry Chickens, Laying Hens, Bovan Browns  - Advert 17
1

Chickens, Laying Hens, Bovan Browns

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£5Price

All female egg layers, 16 months old, laying well, selling as have too many eggs. 16 available. Please message if you have any questions.

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ParCornwall
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams  - Advert 18
1

Pekin bantams

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£28Price

I have 2 pekin bantams available, both smooth. Approx 16 weeks old. £28 each. Don't have to go together.

CreditonDevon
5.00
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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.