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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 Chickens and chicks read description - Advert 1
21

Chickens and chicks read description

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Day old pekin chicks £12 Serama chicks £12 Unsexed 5 week old Pekin £12 Hybrid chicks £12 unsexed 3 weeks old silkie chicks £15 5 weeks old silkie chicks £18 Unsexed POL £20-£60 D’uccle bantams Sablepoots Pekin’s Orpingtons Brahmas Hybrid hens Pairs and Trios available Hatching eggs also available Day olds Quails available from day olds to laying hens

FarnboroughHampshire
Chickens poultry ayam cemani 3 weeks old  - Advert 2
11

ayam cemani 3 weeks old

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Beautiful and rare Ayam Cemani chicks available, currently 3 weeks old. This unique breed is known for its stunning all-black appearance, including feathers, skin, and even internal features. The chicks are healthy, active, and well cared for. They are being raised in a clean environment and are already used to basic handling. Ayam Cemani are a hardy and friendly breed,

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RomfordGreater London
Chickens poultry Warren hybrid female chicks 2 weeks old  - Advert 3
2

Warren hybrid female chicks 2 weeks old

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Warren hybrid female chicks hatched on the 23/02/26 all lively, eating and drinking well. They are priced as follows Minimum of 3 at £5each 4 at £4 each 10 at £3.50 each 20 at £3.25 each 100 at £3 each Any questions please as Thank you

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PeterboroughPeterborough
Chickens poultry Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously* - Advert 4
11

Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously*

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
MixedSex
£7Price

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

KenilworthWarwickshire
Chickens poultry 1 week old chicks  - Advert 5
8

1 week old chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£7Price

We only ave 13 of these guys left they are £7 each. And are cross breeds of rode island reds, brahma and possibly bantam. Message me for any additional info and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry 13 week old Warren hens for sale  - Advert 6
4

13 week old Warren hens for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Here we have our 13 week old warrens up for sale we do have over 50 of these available. They are off heat as you can see. They are all sexed and are all hens. They are £20 each. Message me for any further information

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AltonHampshire
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Chickens poultry White leghorns  - Advert 1
1

White leghorns

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£4Price

White leghorn hens in full lay, really good layers, approx 2 years old. Selling as have too many. £4 each

KeighleyWest Yorkshire
2

Coloured hybrid pullets

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
5

Beautiful Variety of Hybrid and Pure Breed Hens

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£26Price

Here for sale are our beautiful hybrid and pure breed hens. Hybrids- £26 Blue Marans Rhode Rocks Speckledy Maran Light Sussex Columbian blacktails Cheshire Blues (blue layer) £35 Devon Blues £45

BuckinghamBuckinghamshire
4

Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

We have a new batch of chicks available. All female, vaccinated and in 9 different colours. These will grow into the same beautiful hybrids we sell. Sold as three or more and will require heat lamp

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NewentGloucestershire
9

Selection of Bantam chickens for sale

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£38Price

We have a great selection of bantams for sale. All approx 16 weeks old. We have Polands, Pekins (including lavender and gold partridge) and Silkies. All in various colours

RomseyHampshire
Chickens poultry bantam  - Advert 6
1

bantam

Chickens

3 daysAge
MaleSex
£5Price

bantam roo free to good home supper friendly had from 2 days old.

PorthRhondda Cynon Taff
3

2 chickens and coop.

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£250Price

2 Chickens and coop. About 2 months old and has been fitted with an automatic door. Paid £275 plus door, and the cost of the chickens. looking for £250 please or 225 exc chickens. couple of good lay

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HailshamEast Sussex
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
Chickens poultry 1 week old naked necks chicks  - Advert 9
9

1 week old naked necks chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Here we have some pure breed naked necks, there is now only 14 left. They are available for collection and are £15 each. Message me for any additional information and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Auracana mix  - Advert 10
9

Auracana mix

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Two young, five months old roosters £20 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Happy healthy pullets - Advert 11
27

Happy healthy pullets

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£11Price

Happy healthy, 7 week old, pullets (young hens) available, nice mix of colours, light Sussex, Rhode rock, beechwood blue, speckledy, Emerald, Lohmann brown, leghorn and magpie types. All excellent laying types. Mostly brown layers of slightly varying shades, the Emeralds are blue layers and leghorn types white layers. APHA registered flock.

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KingsbridgeDevon
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Warren Chickens - Advert 12
1

Point of Lay Warren Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have some point of lay Warren chickens available (brown ones!) Approx 16-17 weeks old. Some have already started to lay. Collection from Steep near Petersfield

PetersfieldHampshire
3

Appenzella all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Appenzella all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old silver, gold and chamois very unique birds

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
3

Brahmas all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Brahmas all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old 5 different colours very friendly and calm

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Silkie bantams all female - Advert 15
2

Silkie bantams all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry White hybrid pullets  - Advert 16
2

White hybrid pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

White hybrid pullets White egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are one of the top egg layers

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Satin Silkie Rooster FOC - Advert 17
5

Satin Silkie Rooster FOC

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I also have a pure Silkie rooster in the same colours if anyone would want to take him on also! Please message me, collection only- anytime

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CreditonDevon
Chickens poultry Cream crested Legbar pullets  - Advert 18
5

Cream crested Legbar pullets

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Pure breed cream crested legbars hens for sale about a year old Hens are laying well Nice colour eggs

NewburyBerkshire
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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.