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Alex: Hey, Sam! I heard you’re getting into poultry farming. How’s that going?
Sam: It’s been quite the adventure! We started with a bunch of chicks, and now they’re growing fast. We're focusing on both eggs and meat.
Alex: Interesting! How do you differentiate between the ones for eggs and the others?
Sam: Well, as the chicks grow, we identify the pullets, which are the young female chickens not yet laying eggs. They’ll soon become hens, which are our main egg producers.
Alex: Got it. And the hens, they start laying eggs at what age?
Sam: Typically, pullets start laying eggs when they’re about 5 to 6 months old and then are considered hens. It varies a bit depending on the breed.
Alex: What about the males?
Sam: The young males, known as cockerels, will eventually grow into roosters. We keep a few around for breeding purposes, but not too many since they don’t lay eggs and can be quite territorial.
Alex: Makes sense. Sounds like you’ve got your hands full!
Sam: Definitely, but it’s rewarding, especially when you collect fresh eggs in the morning or see the chickens roaming around the yard.
Alex: Yeah, I can imagine. Fresh eggs must be a real treat compared to store-bought.
Sam: Absolutely, Alex. You should come by sometime. I’ll show you the difference between the pullets, hens, and the rest of the crew.
Alex: I’d love that, Sam. Thanks for the offer!
