Script - Chicken Life
While she may lay fewer eggs, they are often larger than the ones she laid as a pullet.
The Great Escape. The chick zips around the shell and pushes itself out into the world. Act II: The Brooder Days (Weeks 1–6) Chicken Life Script
At this stage, chickens are moved to the outdoor coop. They are technically "pullets" (females) or "cockerels" (males). While she may lay fewer eggs, they are
The heart begins to beat, and blood vessels spider-web across the yolk. While she may lay fewer eggs
Around week 4, chicks lose their fuzzy yellow down and start growing "real" feathers. They often look awkward and patchy during this transition. Act III: The Teenage "Pullet" Years (Weeks 6–20)
Feathers (down) begin to form, and the beak hardens.
