Hen

A female chicken that can lay eggs is called a hen. Mainly raised for their egg production and to be sold as meat, hens are found all over the world. Let's learn more information about this type of bird.
Peck, peck, peck…who's making all of that noise? It's a hen! You may see one of these on a farm or even in your own backyard! Hens are simply female chickens that are able to lay eggs.The scientific name for all chickens is Gallus gallus domesticus. Try saying that five times fast! There are more than 60 types of chickens. Over many generations, various types of chickens have been raised and trained by humans, and most are no longer considered wild animals. People raise chickens, and hens in particular, for their meat and eggs.