Whats the difference

[moodlymoo]

I see gals called hens and pullets, but what is the difference.

 

[nivtup]

Pullets = Under 1 year old

Hens = Over 1 year old

 

[gritsar]

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And to expand on that...

Cockerel = male chicken under the age of 1 year old
Rooster, cock or stag = male chicken over the age of one year old.

 

[moodlymoo]

Thank you so much. Chicks...Pullets...Hens