Common Poultry Terms

Common Poultry Terms: Names for Young, Male, and Female Birds

Poultry terminology includes specific names used to describe birds at different stages of life and according to sex. These terms are commonly used in poultry production, breeding, management, and veterinary practice.

The table below lists common terms for young, adult male, and adult female poultry species, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, quail, guinea fowl, geese, pigeons, and swans.