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Animals and Lifecycles - Lifecycle of a Chicken Part 2

Adult hen and rooster

In each batch of fertilised eggs, some embryos develop into hens and others into roosters. Young chickens are about 3 months old, and adult hens are ready to begin laying eggs at about 6 months.