Hellooo it's Oatmealmama, I'm new!

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Rachel, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!

Females under the age of one year are considered pullets, even when laying, and once they reach one year then they are considered hens.

Now Tookie while in the Coop buying feed a while back a local farmer told me about the other definition of Hen. He said, "A pullet is a hen when she loses her first foot race with a rooster". I think most of my pullets that are laying fertile eggs have lost a foot race some time ago. One day I call them pullets and the next day hens. I forget. Some will soon be that magical year old anyway.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Flock! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC Rachel! It's very nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Rachel. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[N F C]

Hi Rachel, it's nice to have you here with us!

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. I am so happy your family is enjoying your chickens. We are here to help. Ask questions as needed.

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Welcome to our awesome community! Nice to meet you