What is a pullet?

A young female chicken.

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Why: A pullet is a young female chicken, while a hen is an adult female chicken.

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Answer: A young female chicken. A pullet is a young female chicken, while a hen is an adult female chicken.

  1. Scouting America: Animal Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/animal-science
    Define the following terms: chick, pullet, hen, cockerel, cock, and capon
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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