Definition:
The term "pullet" refers to a young hen, usually under one year of age. It can refer to a laying hen or a meat chicken but is more typically used in reference to a laying hen.
Common Misspellings: poulet, pulet
Definition of Pullet
By Lauren Ware, About.com Guide
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