what are pullets ????? i want to know

[pefferlawchicken]

wondering what pullets are are they big small , all the details please... pics welcome

 

[CovenantCreek]

female chickens less than 1 yr old

 

[lisahaschickens]

"pullet" is the name for a young, female chicken... just like a "filly" is a young, baby female horse.

 

[LilPeeps]

Pullet - female under a year
Hen - female over a year
Cockerel - male under a year
Cock/rooster - male over a year

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

They answered the pullet question, but just to clear this up:

Bantams = minature chickens, normally under 2-3 pounds
Large Fowl/Standards = large chickens, most between 8-10 pounds