noun
pullet
PULL-it/ˈpʊlɪt/
A young hen, usually less than a year old.
The brown pullet has full feathers but a small, immature comb.
Etymology
Latin pullus already referred to a young animal, especially a young bird. The French diminutive was formed from the word for 'hen,' giving the more specific image of a little or young hen.
In context
55° F while you are collecting them pointy end downward and turn them at least once daily. And number four, do not use the first eggs from a new laying pullet. They will possibly not hatch well.
More examples
- We bought three pullets to add to our flock.
- This pullet is almost old enough to lay eggs.
- The farmer keeps the pullets separate from the tiny chicks.
Forms
pullet · pullets
Similar words
- hen
- An adult female chicken, without the emphasis on youth.
- chick
- A baby chicken of either sex, generally younger than a pullet.