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Female chickens older than one year are called hens while those younger than one year are known as pullets.  \nSafe Care and Handling of Chickens  \n􀁸 Approach your chicken in a calm and deliberate manner. Quick movements may startle your bird and cause it injury as it flees from you.  \n􀁸 Always protect your chicken(s) from potential predators such as dogs, raccoons, foxes, skunks, and hawks.  \n􀁸 Chickens are omnivores, meaning they eat plants and animals such as seeds and insects.  \n􀁸 Make sure your chicken is able to easily reach fresh feed and water at all times.  \n􀁸 To remove a chicken from a pen, cage, or coop, turn the bird so it exits the enclosure while facing the enclosure door. 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