pullet
UK: ˈpʊlɪt | US: ˈpʊlɪt
n. a young domestic hen, typically less than one year old
The word "pullet" traces back to Old French polet, meaning "young chicken," derived from Latin pullus (a young animal, especially a chick). The diminutive suffix -et (feminine -ette) was added in French to emphasize smallness or youth. Over time, the term narrowed in English to specifically refer to a young hen, distinguishing it from mature hens (hens) or male chickens (cockerels). The root pull- also appears in "pullet's egg" (a small egg laid by a young hen).
The farmer added three pullets to the coop to increase egg production.
Pullets usually start laying eggs at around five months of age.
She prefers raising pullets because they adapt quickly to new environments.
The pullet’s feathers were still developing, showing a mix of down and adult plumage.
At the poultry show, the judges evaluated the pullets for health and breed standards.