What is a baby chicken called?

A baby chicken is called a chick. This term specifically refers to the young of the chicken species, typically as they hatch from an egg. Chicks are vulnerable and require specific care to thrive, including appropriate temperature, food, and water. As they grow up, their classifications change: pullets are young female chickens, cockerels are young males, and hens are adult females. Each term applies to a different stage of a chicken's life cycle, but "chick" is the correct term for those in the earliest stage immediately after hatching. Understanding these classifications helps in poultry management and showsmanship practices, as it aids in identifying the developmental stages of the birds.