Hen Yard (Noun)
Meaning
An enclosed yard for keeping poultry.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The farmer spent hours in the hen yard collecting eggs from the nesting boxes every morning.
- Many gardens and backyards have been converted into hen yards to supply families with fresh eggs.
- There was a small gate at the side of the hen yard that led out to the rest of the farm.
- Chickens roamed freely in the hen yard, scratching at the ground and pecking at the dirt.
- She had to muck out the hen yard every week to keep it clean and prevent disease.