Future Farmers of America (FFA) Vet Science Career Development Events (CDE) Practice Exam

A newborn chicken is referred to as a chick. This term specifically designates young chickens that have recently hatched, typically within the first few weeks of life. The term 'chick' is widely used in both commercial contexts and casual conversations to describe these young birds. It encompasses both male and female newborns and serves as a foundational term in poultry terminology.

On the other hand, 'pullet' refers to a young female chicken that is typically older than a chick but has not yet started laying eggs, while 'cockerel' denotes a young male chicken that is also past the chick stage. 'Broiler' refers to chickens raised specifically for meat production, and they can be of various ages, typically older than chicks. Understanding these terms helps in accurately describing stages of a chicken's life cycle.