Pullets

[Rick589]

Ok, looking for some clarification please. What is a pullet? Are they simply hens under a year old, or hens under a year old that haven’t laid any eggs? If the latter, what is a hen under a year old AND laying eggs considered? I’m admittedly a bit confused over the definition.

 

[WingItRanch]

Hi! Any female chicken under 1 year is a pullet (whether it's laying eggs or not).

Any male chicken under 1 year is a cockerel.

Once they're over 1 year old, they'll be considered hens and roosters.

 

[Rick589]

Hi! Any female chicken under 1 year is a pullet (whether it's laying eggs or not).

Any male chicken under 1 year is a cockerel.

Once they're over 1 year old, they'll be considered hens and roosters.

Thank You. That was my understanding until I read somewhere referencing the age and non egg laying requirement to be a pullet. Always good to get confirmation from others.

 

[WingItRanch]

Ah. Maybe others will have different definitions but that's what I've always known to be true. I've never heard of the egg laying process to change the name. Just the age.