Pullet is the term for a female teenage chicken, while a male teenage chicken is called a cockerel. Between 5-7 weeks, you should be able to begin visually distinguishing males from females.

What are pullet chickens used for?

Pullet can refer to a laying hen or a meat chicken but it is more typically used for a laying hen. If you are interested in keeping chickens on your farm or in your backyard, you need to know about the proper lighting, feeding, and nest boxes that will help them mature into healthy laying hens.

What is the difference between a hen and a pullet?

Hen: A female chicken. ... Point-of-lay Pullet: A young female, just about to lay, near 5 months old. Pullet: A young female chicken, under 1 year old.