Poultry

Poultry in the UAE: what to ask before you buy

Updated 5 November 2026

Live poultry in the United Arab Emirates is priced by bird type, breed or cross, age, sex and quantity, and sellers quote per bird or per lot. The quickest way to a real price is a request on BlaBlaPrice with these details. Sellers reply in the chat with their own price for your quantity and delivery city.

• Bird type and breed or cross, such as chickens, ducks or quail
• Age and sex of the birds
• Quantity, and whether the price is per bird or per lot
• Vaccinations and health papers
• Delivery time, your city and whether delivery is included
• Your budget in AED

Health papers and vaccinations

Ask for the vaccination record for each bird or batch and check that it matches the breed and age you ordered. The rules we found for poultry in the UAE cover poultry meat and imported meat and poultry, which means food, not live birds. So ask the seller what papers they can provide for live birds before you pay, and keep copies with your receipt.

Summer heat and the season

Summers from May to September are very hot, so birds need shade, ventilation and water all day. Buy and move birds in the mild months from November to March when you can, and prepare shelter before the heat arrives. A sudden move in the middle of a hot week adds stress for the birds.

Delivery and quantity

Sellers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain can deliver between these cities, so name your city first. Give the quantity and the date you need the birds, because the delivery time and the choice of birds both depend on them. If you need a small lot, say so, because some sellers only supply larger batches.

What to write in your request

Name the bird type and the breed or cross you want, the age, the number of birds, and whether you need hens, cockerels or a mixed group. Add the vaccinations you expect, the city or region, the date, and your budget in AED. A clear request gets exact offers from sellers who can supply those birds.

BlaBlaPrice's AI looks through sellers' websites in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. The service is free for buyers. Start from the home page, read how it works, or see farm animals for related listings.