Another dumb question from a beginner

[twincreekfarm]

What is the difference between a pullet and a hen?

 

[Southern28Chick]

There is no such thing as a dumb question.

A pullet is a chicken that is older than a baby but not laying yet....a hen is a chicken that is laying eggs.

 

[twincreekfarm]

Once again, you are quick with a reply! Thanks so much for making me feel at ease! I am loving having chickens and never in my life did I think I would! This forum is awesome for getting advise! Thank to you and everyone for being so nice!!

 

[soccerguy17]

i thought a pullet was a female younger than a year old and a hen was a female over a year old?

 

[rosyposyosy]

soccer guy i think you're right. at least thats what it is on dictionary... but this little chicken thesaurus term thingy on mypetchicken says what southernchick said... im confused

 

[ThunderStruck]

My understanding on this is that the 3 stages are are..

from hatch to 20wks (laying age) they are chicks, Then from laying age to 1 yr they are pullets, Then after 1 yr they are considered hens.

Forrest

 

[allen wranch]

A pullet is a female under one year of age.
A cockerel is a male under one year of age.
A chick describes a young bird of either gender, but doesn't denote a specific age. A female chick is still a pullet if it is 3 days old.
However, it makes sense to stop calling them chicks when they reach sexual maturity.

 

[silkiechicken]

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Yep, got it right on the head with what the definition are.