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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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🩶🧡Buff Orpington & Silver Laced chicks 🧡🩶

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🩶💛ORPINGTON’S 💛🩶 Day olds hatching weekly, they will be indexed and require heat for 6 weeks. These beauties aren’t just pretty faces either… Orpington’s are absolute stars for families and flocks. They’re calm, friendly, super easy going, and lay gorgeous big eggs 🥚✨ ✨ Friendly & docile ✨ Perfect for beginners & families ✨ Great egg layers ✨ Just all-round lovel

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GlossopDerbyshire
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Coloured hybrid pullets

Chickens

5 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
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silkie,brahma ,pekin bantam 6 weeks old

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

silkie ,brahma ,pekin bantam green eggers 6 weeks old off heat,ready to go £15 /each or £120 for 10

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RomfordGreater London
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Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available Hatching dates: 1- 21.04.2026 2- 28.04.2026 We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — availabl

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset
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Pekin bantams all female

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Day old chick due to hatch on the 11/05/26

Chickens

Due in 2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Hey guys we have some day old chicks which will be hatching on the 11th of may. I am able to sex these for you if you are only looking for hens, if in the event one does turn out to be a cockerel I would be happen swap over later on for a small fee. We have 3 different breeds up for grabs which are the following. Naked Necks, Frizzle and also Brahma cross Rhode Island reds

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AltonHampshire
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Silkie chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches w

ManchesterGreater Manchester
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Unsexed ,1 week old silkie chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Mixed colours, unsexed silkie chicks, will still need heat as just a week old, collection is Kirkby in Ashfield, please bring a carrier

NottinghamNottingham
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Amberlink hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

25 - 30 week old Amberlink pullets available, just come into lay as cheap as £7.50 each Ideal for a small holding or farm shop who wants instant eggs as these girls have a life of lay ahead of them.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
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Laying hen flock of 6

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£110Price

Hi all im selling my hens we have to move and will have no space for them One of them just gone broody so if you have any fertile eggs They lay beautiful delicious eggs We get between 3-5 a day Gi

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CrawleyWest Sussex
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Two cream.legbar cockerals.for sale

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have two beautiful cream legbar cockerals incubated by myself.. they have been wormed , and went outside at 6 weeks , they are currently 8 weeks old.

BridgendBridgend County Borough
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Two 2 weeks old chicks

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Both unknown sex £5 each 2 weeks old I believe they are hens by thier wings need heat still eating and pooping just fine can deliver if not far they still need heat

AshingtonNorthumberland
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Female Chicks off heat, 4 weeks old

Chickens

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Chicks off heat Around 4 weeks old Mixture of breeds, polish, moran, legbar, easter egger, white star. All sexed, all female. First come first served basis Collection only £10 each

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NottinghamNottingham
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Hybrid Point of Lay Pullets (Hens)

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Easter Eggers (80% chance of laying an olive egg) Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) Speckled (look

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WiganGreater Manchester
5.0
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Silkie Chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

6 week old silkie chickens for sale, mixed colours partridge, grey/white brown/black with partridge as well, unsexed,

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SouthportMerseyside
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Aseel hen

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

About 10 months old already laying eggs Eggs came from Pakistan mianwali blood Got more pictures and videos if needed

BirminghamWest Midlands
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Cream Legbar Chicks, Poults & Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Homebred pure Cream Legbar chicks available from a day old. Can provide guaranteed female chicks or mixed. Minimum purchase of two but priority given to buyers of three. Hatching every three week

CockermouthCumberland
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Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

5 daysAge
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

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ColchesterEssex
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Silkie chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

The ones pictured are around 4 weeks old, I do have some younger and more due on 30th April Also have 2 serama chicks for sale All require heat until around 6 weeks old (fully feathered) Min sale of

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MarchCambridgeshire
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Blue silkie roo

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Beautiful blue silkie roo. Bought at 3 months as a hen and as he has come of age is a rooster. Really placid temperament and will allow my 3 year old to pick him up for cuddles, due to our living arrangements we aren’t able to keep a rooster due to to crowing unfortunately

HeywoodGreater Manchester
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Light Sussex hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

4 light Sussex hens All 1 year old Good laying hens £20 each Also have 3 buff Sussex hens available

WolverhamptonWest Midlands
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Silkie bantams all female

Chickens

6 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
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A few bantams available

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Hello, I have a few bantams looking for new homes. Currently available - please message for photos of chickens as I can only upload a few on here. 3 week old chicks that still require heat for a li

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StanleyCounty Durham
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Day old chicks

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We hatched a few more than we need therefore selling to a good home. Various colours available. All healthy chicks, price for each.

SuttonGreater London

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.