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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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Vorverk chickens all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (9.4mi)
Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 2
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Araucana chickens

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at only £20 each! 1 white, 1 lavender and 3 mottled available at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
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Brahma

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Lots of different colour Brahmas available!! These beautiful chickens are £50 each and ready now! Many other breeds available too, as well as ducks and guinea fowl! Bedding and feed available also! Please message with any questions or to arrange viewing/colection

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Light Sussex exhibition large fowl - Advert 4
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Light Sussex exhibition large fowl

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

We have available 8 beautiful light Sussex hens! These are all exhibition large fowl and £45 each. More breeds available, make sure you look at my other adverts!! Message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Welsummers large fowl - Advert 5
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Welsummers large fowl

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

6 gorgeous welsummer hens available! They’re large fowl and £45 each Lots of different breeds available, so make sure you look at my other adverts! Please feel free to message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Americana bantams all female  - Advert 6
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Americana bantams all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (9.4mi)
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Bantam Pair Barbu de grubbe rumpless

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Year old pair of Barbu de Grubbe rumpless bantams.Jack and Jill are garden reared ornamental bantams. If you dont know the breed this means they are about the size of a jackdaw. Jack has beautiful plu

ElyCambridgeshire (41.8mi)
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Hybrid chicks for sale

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 12 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. Fertilised eggs also available for £2 each

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CoventryWest Midlands (32.8mi)
Chickens poultry 22 chickens and various coops for sale - Advert 3
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22 chickens and various coops for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

I have 22 chickens, various breeds (easter egger, Warren browns, silkies and others) and various coops for sale. There are 4 that are 4 years old, the rest are between 1 year and 18 months. Chickens

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DerbyDerby (47.7mi)
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Appenzella in a mix of colours

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (9.4mi)
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Ready to lay Hens in a wide range of breeds

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have a selection of breeds in stock all year around. Currently we have a lovely group of hens all fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay a range of egg colours. Hens are priced at £20-35 depending on breed, we also offer discounts on larger numbers. You can see loads more pics and vids on our social media , New Cottage Poultry is located in the village of Swannin

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (34.9mi)
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3 pet Silkies

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

We have 3 beautiful silkies who need rehoming. 2 boys and 1 girl. They are 10 weeks old, and sadly are circumstances have now changed. We hand-reared them, they have been held daily, are used to chil

CambridgeCambridgeshire (39mi)
Chickens poultry All Colour POL Available  - Advert 7
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All Colour POL Available

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hi there 👋🏼 🚨 NEW STOCK 🚨 🐓 White Star – £15 each 🐓 Leghorn – £15 each 🐓 Lohman Brown – £15 each 🐓 Goldline – £15 each 🐓 Copper Marans – £18 each 🐓 Black Rocks – £18 each 🐓 Silver Sussex – £18 each 🐓 Light Sussex – £18 each 🐓 Speckled Marans – £18 each 🐓 Bluebells – £18 each - 🐦 Quails – £10 each - 🐦 Hatching Quail eggs available - 🐦 Hatching Guine

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SpaldingLincolnshire (36mi)
Chickens poultry 4 x Pekin Chicks - Advert 8
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4 x Pekin Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£6Price

Really cute chicks, like being held. Too young to be sexed. Still need a heat lamp. Looking for a good home. £6 each

NottinghamNottingham (42.2mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 9
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Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN UPDATED AS WE NOW HAVE LOTS OF DIFFERENT BREEDS BACK IN STOCK!!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. The following breeds are all available now: Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) Skylines (blue egg lay

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
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Auracana mix

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Young and strong rooster…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay Brahma hens for sale  - Advert 11
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Point of lay Brahma hens for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

3 x stunning Brahma hens for sale, point of lay - should start laying soon. Wonderful chickens to look at, make lovely pets. Pure breed, hard to find. £60 each or £160 for 3 Collection from a HP27 p

Princes RisboroughBuckinghamshire (46.9mi)
Chickens poultry POINT OF LAY HENS  - Advert 12
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POINT OF LAY HENS

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

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DerbyDerby (47.7mi)
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Silver spangled Hamburg

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pure bantam silver spangled Hamburg hens, £40each! These beautiful hens hatched at the beginning of September.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
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Polish bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
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Silkie hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Lovely silkie hens available at £40 each. Only 3 left now! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
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Silver laced Wyandotte bantams

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Absolutely gorgeous silver laced Wyandotte hens available at £40 each! These are true bantams and hatched beginning of September!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Pekins - Advert 17
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Pekins

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Beautiful Pekin girls available, all colours are £35 each. Apart from the black hens, these are now £30 each! Age in this advert isn’t correct!! These hatched end November - beginning of December. Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
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Welsummer bantam hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Most beautiful Welsummer hens available at £30 each. These are true bantams and hatched at the beginning of September.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
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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.