What is another word for brood hen?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈuːd hˈɛn] (IPA) 
A brood hen is a female chicken that is specifically raised for the purpose of hatching eggs and raising chicks. While brood hen is the most commonly used term for this type of chicken, there are a few other synonyms that can be used as well. Some other words for brood hen include breeding hen, brooding hen, and sitting hen. These terms all refer to the same type of chicken that is kept for breeding purposes. It's worth noting that while many people use the term "brood rooster" to refer to a male chicken used for breeding, this is not technically correct since roosters do not physically incubate eggs like hens do.
