HensHens

EggsEggs

Hens lay eggsHens lay eggs

If there is a cock nearby then there is a chance If there is a cock nearby then there is a chance the eggs will hatch as chicksthe eggs will hatch as chicks

What is a hen?What is a hen?

A hen is a female chickenA hen is a female chicken The male is called a cock or cockerel if they The male is called a cock or cockerel if they

are under a year oldare under a year old

Breeds of hensBreeds of hens

Plymouth RockPlymouth Rock

Rhode Island RedRhode Island Red

LeghornLeghorn

Jersey GiantJersey Giant

WarrenWarren

Battery HensBattery Hens

Battery hens are kept in small cages so that Battery hens are kept in small cages so that lots of eggs can be collected and soldlots of eggs can be collected and sold

Free range hensFree range hens

Free range hens have the freedom to wander Free range hens have the freedom to wander around. These hens are much happier and their around. These hens are much happier and their eggs are tastier.eggs are tastier.

A growing henA growing hen