They are called roosters.
Old chickens are called hens or stewing hens. These are chickens that no longer produce eggs. Their muscles are tough and need to be stewed a long time to become a delicious treat. They make good chicken soup.
Generally speaking, no. Male fowl do not lay eggs. However, there is a mythological creature known as a cockatrice that is said to hatch from an egg laid by a cock and incubated by a toad(or a snake, depending on the story).
NO, they are only equipped to fertilize them.
rooster or cockeriel ! hope this helps from i-luv-my-chickens
They are both! Most of the chickens in the super markets are raised especially for meat use and grow so fast (heavy) that they are useless for breeding or pets. They are generally crosses between cornish and rock breeds. The roosters may reach market weight a few weeks sooner then the hens but they will soon follow.
Yes, chickens have both male and female genders. Male chickens are called roosters, while female chickens are called hens.
Chickens can be both male and female. Male chickens are called roosters, while female chickens are called hens.
Chickens are not all female. There are both male and female chickens. Male chickens are called roosters, while female chickens are called hens.
No, chickens and roosters are not the same. Chickens refer to both male and female birds, while roosters specifically refer to male chickens.
Chickens can be both male and female. Male chickens are called roosters, while female chickens are called hens.
Roosters and hens. ***** The male could also be called a 'cock' or 'cockerel'.
No, not all chickens are female. Chickens can be male or female, with females being called hens and males being called roosters.
Yes, a Hen, otherwise known as a chicken... Male ones are called Roosters or Cockrels
Oliver Whorwood: Male chickens are called roosters, cocks or cockerels.
no, they mate with roosters,(male chicken)
A chicken. Roosters= male chickens Hen= female chickens
Old chickens are called hens or stewing hens. These are chickens that no longer produce eggs. Their muscles are tough and need to be stewed a long time to become a delicious treat. They make good chicken soup.