Brood Hen (Noun)
Meaning
A domestic hen ready to brood.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The brood hen carefully gathered twigs and feathers to line her nesting box.
- As the days shortened, the farmer noticed one of the hens had become a brood hen, sitting diligently on her eggs.
- A brood hen will often pluck her own feathers to create a warm and comfortable space for her eggs.
- The brood hen's fiercely protective instincts kicked in as she spread her wings, warning any potential threats to stay away.
- Once a hen becomes a brood hen, she will typically stop laying eggs and devote all her energy to incubating her clutch.