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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 Chick's for sale  - Advert 1
3

Chick's for sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

I have 12, 5 week old chick's that are looking for a loving home. The chick's are hybrids and are a mix of boy and girl. The chick's will lay beautiful brown eggs and will grow up to be a snowy white

SaxmundhamSuffolk (10.8mi)
ADVANCED
8

Day old chicks various breeds

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

Day old rainbow eggs layers Hatching all year round Mostly unsexed Norwich based Message me for more information

NorwichNorfolk (36.6mi)
ADVANCED
3

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 (48.9mi)
Chickens poultry  Hatching  chicken eggs  - Advert 4
14

Hatching chicken eggs

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Eggs are from young healthy birds. You will receive pack of six eggs from cuckoo maran hens that are dual purpose and lay speckled brown eggs and our olive eggers, cream legbars cross cuckoo maran c

NorwichNorfolk (36.6mi)
ADVANCED
5

Polish hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£9Price

Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5

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ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
4

Big Brahma hatching eggs mixed colours x 6

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£24Price

Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

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ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Beautiful day old pekin bantam chicks and growers  - Advert 7
4

Beautiful day old pekin bantam chicks and growers

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£6Price

I have got some beautiful day old pekin bantam chicks. They are from my mixed flock and Would make lovely pet. £6 each. Collection near Ely cb6 littleport. Pm me if you have any questions I will als

ElyCambridgeshire (48.9mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks (various breeds) - Advert 8
181

Chicks (various breeds)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£8Price

DAY OLD CHICKS.... Pekin bantam chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £8 each Polish chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £10 each Barbu D'uccle £10 each Cream Crested Legbar chicks (Sexed) £15 each (b

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NewmarketSuffolk (39.5mi)
Chickens poultry Goldlines laying hens - Advert 9
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Goldlines laying hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Goldlines pullets POL Lovely friendly hybrid hens meaning they are prolific layers laying in excess of 300 eggs a year £20 each or 10 for £150 All feed, bedding and poultry supplies in available

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
PRO
2

Hybrid laying hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Hybrid laying hens POL Nice variety of hybrids available 🌈 🐔Cooper black Maran (deep rich brown egg layers) £30 ea 🪺Cotswold legbar (Blue eggs) £30 ea 🫒Olive egger (Olive coloured eggs) £30 🐔

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
ADVANCED
2

Young chick

Chickens

5 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£5Price

Young chicks Three weeks old All hens £5 each at the moment Will need heat lamp Can call for any info

ThetfordNorfolk (32mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams - Advert 12
2

Pekin bantams

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

UPDATE: THERE ARE NO MORE LEFT UNTIL LATER ON IN THE YEAR WHEN MORE HAVE HATCHED. Pekin Bantam hens various colours and sizes Cokerals available too £15 each Collection near Longstratton NR15

NorwichNorfolk (36.6mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs pekin bantam and frizzle pekin  - Advert 13
6

Hatching eggs pekin bantam and frizzle pekin

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Pekin bantam hatching eggs collection from Westcliff on sea or can be posted for £6 £2 per hatching egg plus postage Tested for fertility and 18/20 eggs hatched very strong healthy chicks. The eggs

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Westcliff-on-SeaSouthend-on-Sea (47mi)
5.0
ADVANCED
3

Bantams

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Bantams POL(18-24 weeks old) £35 each ✅SILKIES - white, Black, Silver partridge And Buff ✅POLISH - Buff laced, Gold laced, Chamois, Black white crested Blue, splash white crested ✅PEKINS - laven

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching eggs - Advert 15
10

Silkie Hatching eggs

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee. Happy hatching 😀

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ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Unsexed silkie chicks - Advert 16
2

Unsexed silkie chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Unsexed black silkie chicks for sale - available from a few days old. All chicks are large fowl and bearded. Chicks will need heat until at least 6 weeks old, until their feathers are grown in. Feed

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ElyCambridgeshire (48.9mi)
Chickens poultry Large fowl Brahma and faverolle hens  - Advert 17
3

Large fowl Brahma and faverolle hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Point of lay 20 weeks old Blue partridge Brahams hens Gold partridge Brahams hens Salmon faverolles Just a small selection of the birds we currently have available All birds are collection on

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
Chickens poultry Day old pure breed chicks  - Advert 18
3

Day old pure breed chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
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

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (22.7mi)
Chickens poultry Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee* - Advert 19
17

Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee*

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£34Price

This listing is for 6 eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Please read up on blue black splash genetics as blue birds do not breed true - some chicks can be bl

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ElyCambridgeshire (48.9mi)
Chickens poultry Various breed chicks & Runner ducklings - Advert 20
5

Various breed chicks & Runner ducklings

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Currently taking reservations for future hatches. Indian runner ducklings due to hatch 15th May 📍 Notley, Essex 💷 from £10 each

BraintreeEssex (35.7mi)
Chickens poultry  Day old chicks 🐣 available from May 2026 - Advert 21
3

Day old chicks 🐣 available from May 2026

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

I have some stunning mixed hybrid day old chicks available 🐥 £8 each unsexed I won’t sell chicks on their own. Collection Southend on sea Essex.

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Southend-on-SeaSouthend-on-Sea (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry White Sussex pure breed cockerel  - Advert 22
6

White Sussex pure breed cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£20Price

A beautiful boy needing a good home. He is a very good shepherd and looks after his flock beautifully. Pure breed and will be great for breeding. Sadly in a village so we can't keep him any more

NewmarketSuffolk (39.5mi)
Chickens poultry Stunning Brahma Boys - Advert 23
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Stunning Brahma Boys

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Stunning boys, come from show stock but unfortunately unable to keep them as our Cockerel to Hen ratio is now unbalanced. Super gentle and friendly. Have been raised with other Chicken, Cockerels, Dog

AttleboroughNorfolk (31.5mi)

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.