Hens are called PULLETS prior to reaching a year old.
a cockerel is a male chicken at the age of 4months up until they reach 12months and then become a rooster. the opposite to a rooster is a hen. the opposite to cockerel is a female chicken from the age of 4months to 12months that is called a pullet.
A rooster may act like a hen when younger and the pecking order is more established, however as they age challenges may become more frequent.
Female chickens are knows as hens. Male chickens are known as roosters.
The main difference between hen and chicken meat is the age of the bird. Hen meat comes from older female chickens, while chicken meat comes from younger chickens of both genders. Hen meat is typically tougher and has a stronger flavor compared to chicken meat.
A female turkey is called a hen
a female hen is called a hen. A hen is a female chicken and a rooster is a male
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A pullet is a hen which is younger than 1 year.
The boss hen is called the Goon
In Sanskrit, a hen is called "Mātṛ."
A young female turkey is called a 'Hen polut'
A female chicken is called a Hen or a Pullet. A hen being a female chicken over the age of one year and a pullet being a female chicken under a year old.