If you’re owning chickens, it’s likely important for you to make sure everything is correct. Their coop should be up to far, feed should be optimal, and bedding should be fresh. However, you may not be aware of the correct way to refer to a group of chickens!
This post will catch you up to speed on the correct terminology used to refer to chickens.
What Is A Group Of Chickens Called?
A group of chickens is called a flock. This term is quite broad and is used to describe any group of chickens, regardless of age or sex. It’s typically used when referring to chickens that are kept together in a singular coop.
If you keep two groups of chickens in separate coops and don’t promote any intermingling between the groups, then you’re maintaining two flocks of chickens.
Note that the word “chicken” isn’t gendered. Therefore, if you’re referring to a group of chickens as a flock, it can include both hens and roosters. However, it’s usually assumed that a flock contains several hens and a singular rooster.
Specific Chicken Group Terminology
As the term flock is used as a term that encompasses all chickens, it makes sense that terminology exists that’s more descriptive of exactly what group of chickens it’s referring to. Knowing the proper terminology will help you to better communicate about your chickens and help to prevent any confusion.
- Clutch – A group of eggs is called a clutch. This typically refers to the group of eggs that a hen lays on consecutive days.
- Peeps – A cuter term that typically refers to a group of chicks.
- Brood – A group of hens. Named after the act of sitting on and hatching a clutch of eggs, which is brooding.
- Roosters – There’s no special terminology for a group of roosters. That’s due to the fact that these animals aren’t kept in groups since they’ll quickly begin fighting.
