Chickens grow very fast.
From day old baby covered in soft down to fully feathered pullet in 4 to six weeks.
They can start laying egg at about 4 to 6 months old and lay for 3 or 4 years depending on breed. The chicken usually lives for about 6 to 8 years but some have gone as long as 15 years old.
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Chicks can grow into adult chickens in about 6 months, depending on the breed. Rapid growth is common during the first few weeks, with most of the growth happening in the first 6-8 weeks. After that, growth slows down as the chicken reaches adulthood.
It is generally not recommended to house 7-week-old chicks with fully-grown chickens, as the size and maturity differences can lead to aggression and potential harm to the chicks. It is best to wait until the chicks are closer in size to the adult chickens before integrating them into the same coop. Providing a separate area or enclosure for the chicks to grow and gradually introducing them to the adult flock can help ensure a smoother transition.
A brood, a peep, a clutch or a flock are all descriptive of a group of chickens.
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In general terms, "chicken" can refer to both adult chickens and young chicks. However, in more specific usage, the term "chicken" typically refers to adult birds, while "chicks" specifically refer to young, recently hatched birds.
A group of chicks are called clutch or chattering.