Pullet (noun)

1. A young female chicken that has not yet reached sexual maturity.
2. A young hen before it reaches one year of age.

Origin:

The word pullet comes from the middle english word "pullet" which is a diminutive of "poulet" meaning chicken. it refers to a young female chicken that has not yet reached sexual maturity.

Examples:

1. The farmer was raising pullets for egg production.
2. The pullets were kept separate from the older hens.
3. The pullets were fed a special diet to promote growth.
4. The pullets were sold as layers to other farmers.
5. The pullet laid her first egg at six months of age.