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Pullets' parents (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hens

(Other definitions for hens that I've seen before include "Poultry" , "Female birds" , "Female chickens" , "Female fowl" , "Adult chickens" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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