The most common alternative name for a boiler hen is a 'stewing chicken', but 'boiling fowl', 'fowl' and just 'boiler' are all used. A boiler hen is basically a more mature chicken, sometimes one with a first career as an egg-layer, and in that case obviously female. I have been working on the same question as I'm translating a French cookbook, and they really like their chicken distinctions (actually all their distinctions). A nice little guide is here: http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/encyclopedia/termdetail/0,7770,1240,00.html
Yes. The term PULLET is used for a young hen.
the oviduct
Samovar
Quick chick!
a peahen
The wood hen is also known as a rail. Found in New Zealand, the wood hen is a flightless bird known for its mischievous behavior.
a young hen
A chicken coop.
A hen is older than an egg. *A hen comes from an egg. Either a hen or an egg can be older than one another.
the scientific name for chick and hen plant is Sempervivum tectorum. hope this helps
The average weight of a boiler hen, typically used for meat production, ranges from 4 to 6 kilograms (about 8.8 to 13.2 pounds) at market maturity. The exact weight can vary based on the breed, age, and production practices. Generally, these hens are raised specifically for their meat rather than egg production.
Hen house, chicken coop.