what are male chickens called
Chickens can be kept as pets, for breeding, egg laying and a food product. There are many different breeds that come in a variety of colours. A female chicken is called a âhenâ. A male chicken is called a âroosterâ. Young chickens are called âchicksâ or âpoultsâ. A group of chickens is called a âflockâ. Roosters can usually be differentiated from hens by their striking plumage, marked by long flowing tails and bright pointed feathers on their necks.