How does an egg turn into a chicken? This chicken life cycle coloring page walks kids through every stage in a simple circle. Print the free printable, color each step and chat about what happens on the farm.
Why Kids Love This Life Cycle Page
Thick arrows lead from picture to picture: first an egg sits in some straw, then a chick pecks its way out of the shell. Next come a fluffy chick, a young chicken, a pullet and finally a big hen standing on the grass. The last stop is a nest full of eggs, and the whole circle starts again. Kids color and learn a real science idea at the same time.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
How a Chicken Grows Up
When a hen sits on her eggs, it takes about 21 days for the chicks to hatch. Chicks cheep while they’re still inside the egg, and the hen answers them. To hatch, they peck at the shell from the inside. A sitting hen usually hatches 6 to 12 chicks at a time. Over a few months, the fluffy chicks grow into young chickens, and young hens later become laying hens.
What to Do with Your Finished Life Cycle
Cut out each stage and let kids put the pieces back in the right order like a puzzle. In class, label every stage with a word or a number for an easy science display.
Color Ideas for the Chicken Life Cycle
These colors help each stage stand out.
Eggs can be white, cream or brown depending on the breed.
Many chicks start out with soft, pale yellow fluff.
Give the grown hen reddish-brown feathers and a red comb.
Color each arrow a different shade for a cheerful look.
Great Times for This Coloring Page
This page doubles as a mini worksheet.
Fits any unit on animals and how they grow.
Great in spring when eggs and chicks are everywhere.
Perfect for a “How do animals grow?” project.
A nice warm-up before visiting a real farm.
Quick Egg-to-Chicken Facts
These facts go along with the stages on the page.
That’s about how long it takes for a chick to hatch.
Chicks call out before they even hatch.
A hen often hatches 6 to 12 chicks at once.
Brown and white eggs are the same on the inside.
More Chicken, Rooster and Chick Coloring Pages
Want more? Our chicken collection is full of fluffy chicks, nesting hens and proud roosters.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Sequencing: Arrows show what comes next.
- Nature science: Kids see how a chick grows up.
- Talking point: Every stage invites a little story.
- Neat coloring: Small boxes help kids stay in the lines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page is great for kids ages 5 to 8: the pictures are clear, and the life cycle fits nicely into pre-K and early grades.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Colored pencils are best for the small boxes, and markers make the arrows bold and bright.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Vom Ei zum Huhn.