age of hen

[chicken_newbie]

is there a way to tell how old a hen actually is

 

[chickensrfood]

Cut her in half and count the rings

Maybe if you did a DNA test.

 

[CMV]

Some experts do it by judging the fading of their legs. I am no expert, however, so I have no idea of how they do it.

 

[dawg53]

I've read that on older hens, the scales on their legs are larger and not as smooth like on a pullet. Also their beak is more rounded than a pullet. Tough to tell their exact age though.