Broody (Noun)
Meaning
A domestic hen ready to brood.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer isolated the broody from the rest of the flock to let her hatch her eggs undisturbed.
- As the mother hen sat tightly on her nest, she began to puff out her feathers and settle into broody mode.
- When the eggs didn't hatch on their own, the farmer placed them under a reliable broody who had a proven track record.
- In order to successfully raise chicks, you'll need to identify and work with a willing broody to do the job for you.
- This Silkie hen is notorious for being an enthusiastic broody and has been sitting on her nest for over two weeks.