Definitions
- Referring to a female chicken. - Talking about a mature female bird that is kept for egg-laying. - Describing a domesticated bird that is raised for its meat.
- Referring to a domesticated bird that is raised for its meat, eggs, or feathers. - Talking about a young bird of either sex. - Describing a dish made from chicken meat.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are domesticated birds.
- 2Both are used for food production.
- 3Both lay eggs.
- 4Both have feathers.
- 5Both are commonly found on farms.
What is the difference?
- 1Gender: Hen specifically refers to a female chicken, while chicken can refer to either male or female.
- 2Age: Chicken can refer to a young bird, while hen typically refers to a mature female.
- 3Purpose: Hen is often kept for egg-laying, while chicken can be raised for meat, eggs, or feathers.
- 4Size: Chicken can refer to any size of domesticated bird, while hen typically refers to a medium-sized bird.
- 5Connotation: Hen can be associated with egg-laying and domestication, while chicken can be associated with food production and consumption.
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Remember this!
Hen and chicken are both domesticated birds commonly found on farms. However, hen specifically refers to a mature female chicken used for egg-laying or meat production, while chicken can refer to any domesticated bird, young or old, male or female, raised for meat, eggs, or feathers.
