What is the difference between a chicken and a hen?

Question

What is the difference between a chicken and a hen?

Answer 1

A hen is a female chicken. So there really isnt a diffrence unless said chicken is a boy. But male chickens are mostly known as roosters. So i guess the gender could be the diffrence. but other then that not much.

Answer 2

its to do with age all young are called chickens then they either becomes c***s= male

                      or   hens= female

Answer 3

a chicken is a plucked hen ready to eat.

pig = pork

cow = beef

hen = chicken

Answer 4

The species of bird you're talking about is a "chicken"

The female is a "Hen" and the male can be a "Rooster" or "C.ock"

Many species of female bird are called hens.

Answer 5

A Chicken Could Be A Malee

A Hen Is A Female

Answer 6

Female chickens over a year old are known as hens.