What is another word for adult female chicken?
Pronunciation: [ˈadʌlt fˈiːme͡ɪl t͡ʃˈɪkɪn] (IPA) 
The adult female chicken, also known as a hen, has many synonyms. Depending on the context or the species, the adult female chicken may be referred to as a pullet, layer, broody hen, or bantam. A pullet is a young hen that has not yet started laying eggs. A layer, on the other hand, is a mature hen that produces eggs regularly. A broody hen refers to a hen that has the tendency to sit on her eggs in order to hatch them. Lastly, a bantam is a miniature version of a chicken, also known as a small hen. These synonyms are commonly used in the poultry industry and can help indicate the age, productivity, and breed of a chicken.
