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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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Chickens poultry 🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍 - Advert 1
10

🤍Day old USA Silkies 🤍

Chickens

7 weeksAge
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 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great broodies and wonderful pets ✨ Unique features — feathered feet

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GlossopDerbyshire (33.4mi)
Chickens poultry Auracana mix  - Advert 2
11

Auracana mix

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Two young, five months old roosters £15 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Barbu d’Uccles & Pekin lavender hatching eggs - Advert 3
2

Barbu d’Uccles & Pekin lavender hatching eggs

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Barbu d’Uccles Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box. Postage can affect hatching rates. High fertility in a test hatches.

AshbourneDerbyshire (29.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkies Bantam hens mixed colours - Advert 4
15

Silkies Bantam hens mixed colours

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

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

AshbourneDerbyshire (29.6mi)
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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 (45.8mi)
5.0
4

5 x silkie pullets

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

5 different coloured silkie pullets available. £25 each. Born 14/12/25. These are our last 5 pullets available. Collection from CH46

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WirralMerseyside (34mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid cockrel  - Advert 3
1

Hybrid cockrel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Hybrid Cockrel for sale Needs more hens for him, good at his job Lovely colour Handled since hatched Home hatched

HalesowenWest Midlands (45.2mi)
81

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 (34.4mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Orpington hatching eggs  - Advert 5
4

Orpington hatching eggs

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Large Fowl lavender cuckoo and black cuckoo Orpington hatching eggs for sale. From good quality large type orpingtons. The eggs will hatch a mixture of both colours, These are the only chickens we hav

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ShrewsburyShropshire (27.7mi)
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 (33.4mi)
31

Bantam Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Bantam Hens, available from the Poultry Paddock in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. We have Silkies, Pekins and Polish hens for sale. Professionally reared and vaccinated. Note we open by appoint

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NewcastleStaffordshire (10.9mi)
Chickens poultry 4 aracunas chicks  - Advert 8
5

4 aracunas chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

I have 4 aracuna cross chicks will garentee to lay blue or green eggs Must go all together Unsexed They are friendly Hatched 18th March £30 for the 4

Brierley HillWest Midlands (42.1mi)
Chickens poultry Rhode island reds - Advert 9
11

Rhode island reds

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

X2 Rhode island red trios available, good quality birds. Used to improve to our Rhodebar breeding program, now surplus to requirements. Will make a great addition to an existing Rhode island red flock

LudlowShropshire (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry 8 Laying Chickens - Advert 10
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 (32.7mi)
Chickens poultry Two bantam roosters for sale - Advert 11
5

Two bantam roosters for sale

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Two lovely little millefleurs bantam pekin roosters, feather footed, from a very good reputable breeder. (Olive egger chicks that i presume are roosters also available). Had them since last year reare

CannockStaffordshire (30.4mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 12
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 280 - 320 eggs per year Breeds Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Speckledys Bluebe

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (48.7mi)
Chickens poultry 3 laying hens for sale  - Advert 13
2

3 laying hens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Hello, I have 3 hens available for sale, one is a year old, two are around 8 months old. They are each laying an egg a day. One is a warren brown, one is a marbar, I am unsure of the other, I believ

WirralMerseyside (34mi)
Chickens poultry Polish & silkie chicks  - Advert 14
22

Polish & silkie chicks

Chickens

5 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 (30.2mi)
Chickens poultry Various chicks available  - Advert 15
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 (30.2mi)
Chickens poultry Different breed chicks  - Advert 16
1

Different breed chicks

Chickens

Just BornAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Many different breed chicks for pre-order, due to hatch on the 24th March 2026 Can go from day old We are expecting: 9 Cream legbars (£15 each) 3 Olive Eggers (£15 each) 3 Silkies (£15 each) 5 Excheq

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (30.2mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed chicks ! - Advert 17
1

Pure breed chicks !

Chickens

Due in 6 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 (30.2mi)
Chickens poultry 7 week old silkie roosters - Advert 18
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 (44mi)
Chickens poultry Laying hens for sale - Advert 19
6

Laying hens for sale

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Due to flock reduction. Warren POL about 20 available. Also: Warren hybrids; White Stars; Light Sussex; Bluebells; Black Rocks; Black Tails and Speckledies. In full lay. Around 100 available. Pleas

PrestonLancashire (49.5mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerels - Advert 20
5

Cockerels

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

2 Rosters/cockerels need a good forever home. Can be separated or go together. Will make great addition to your hens.

ShrewsburyShropshire (27.7mi)
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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.