A female bird under one year of age is called what?

A female bird under one year of age is called what?

• A. Pullet
• B. Chick
• C. Hen
• D. Broilers

Answer: (A)

In poultry, terms change with age and maturity. A female bird that is under one year old is called a pullet. A chick refers to a very young bird of either sex, usually just a few days to a few weeks old. Once a female reaches reproductive maturity and begins laying eggs, she is called a hen. Broilers are chickens raised for meat, not defined by age or maturity. So for a female under one year, pullet is the correct term.

In poultry, terms change with age and maturity. A female bird that is under one year old is called a pullet. A chick refers to a very young bird of either sex, usually just a few days to a few weeks old. Once a female reaches reproductive maturity and begins laying eggs, she is called a hen. Broilers are chickens raised for meat, not defined by age or maturity. So for a female under one year, pullet is the correct term.