setting hen

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Noun setting hen has 1 sense

brood hen, broody, broody hen, setting hen, sitter - a domestic hen ready to brood
--₁ is a kind of hen, biddy

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Setting Hen

A setting hen refers to a female bird, typically a chicken, that is chosen or known for its ability to sit on and incubate a clutch of eggs until they hatch.

Examples

The farmer relies on the setting hen to hatch a new generation of chicks.
The setting hen carefully watches over her eggs, keeping them warm and protected.
The setting hen is dedicated to her task of incubating the eggs, rarely leaving the nest.

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