Real examples of a chicken's life cycle on a farm for kids

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• Egg Stage: The chicken's life begins inside an egg. It takes about 21 days for the egg to hatch.
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• Hatching: A chick uses its egg tooth to peck its way out of the shell.
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• Chick Stage: Newly hatched chicks are covered in fluffy down. They need warmth and constant care.
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• Growing Chick: Chicks grow quickly, developing feathers and becoming more independent.
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• Pullet Stage: A young female chicken before she starts laying eggs is called a pullet.
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• Laying Hen: A mature female chicken that lays eggs. The cycle starts all over again!
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• Rooster: A male chicken. Roosters fertilize the eggs.

Practice Quiz

1. What is the first stage of a chicken's life cycle?
1. Egg
2. Chick
3. Pullet
4. Hen
2. How long does it typically take for a chicken egg to hatch?
1. 7 days
2. 14 days
3. 21 days
4. 28 days
3. What do you call a baby chicken after it hatches?
1. Rooster
2. Pullet
3. Chick
4. Hen
4. What is the main job of a laying hen?
1. To crow loudly
2. To lay eggs
3. To protect the farm
4. To eat all the food
5. What is the name for a young female chicken before she lays eggs?
1. Hen
2. Chick
3. Pullet
4. Rooster
6. Which part of its body does a chick use to break out of its shell?
1. Its beak
2. Its wings
3. Its egg tooth
4. Its feet
7. What is a male chicken called?
1. Hen
2. Chick
3. Pullet
4. Rooster