20 Fun Hen Facts for 4-Year-Olds

  • Hens are girl chickens! They are the moms who lay eggs.
  • Hens lay eggs every day or two. These eggs can be eaten for breakfast!
  • Baby chickens are called chicks. They hatch from eggs.
  • Hens love to peck at the ground. They look for bugs to eat.
  • A hen uses her beak to find food. It’s like their little tool.
  • Hens have feathers that keep them warm. Feathers are soft and colorful.
  • Hens make a sound called a cluck. It’s how they talk to each other.
  • Hens like to dust bathe. They roll in dirt to stay clean.
  • Hens build nests to lay eggs in. They use straw or leaves.
  • Hens can recognize up to 100 different faces. They are very smart!
  • Hens scratch the ground to find food. They use their feet to dig.
  • Hens can live on farms or in backyards. Many people keep them as pets.
  • Hens like to stay with their friends. They enjoy being in groups called flocks.
  • Hens have strong legs and feet. They run and scratch quickly.
  • Hens have little wings, but they don’t fly very far. They usually just flap to jump up.
  • Mother hen keeps her chicks warm under her wings. She cares for them a lot!
  • Hens eat grains, seeds, and bugs. This keeps them healthy and happy.
  • Hens sleep with their heads tucked under their wings. It helps them stay cozy.
  • Hens have beaks, but no teeth. They swallow small stones to help them eat.
  • When hens are happy, they make soft clucking noises. It’s like a happy chat.

Hens are amazing animals that are fun to learn about. They give us eggs and make cute sounds!


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