What is another word for broody hen?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈuːdi hˈɛn] (IPA) 
A broody hen is a term used to describe a hen that is sitting on her eggs in an attempt to hatch them. Other synonyms for broody hen include sitting hen, clucky hen, incubating hen, and nesting hen. A sitting hen is a descriptive term that makes it clear that the hen is keeping her eggs warm by sitting on them. Meanwhile, a clucky hen is a term that connotes a sense of maternal instinct and cuteness. An incubating hen is also a descriptive term that refers to the scientific process of keeping eggs at a consistent temperature to facilitate hatching. Finally, a nesting hen is a term that emphasizes the hen's natural instinct to find a secure place for her eggs to hatch.
