A female hen is simply called a hen. Hens are adult female chickens that are typically raised for their eggs and meat. The term ‘hen’ is used to distinguish them from roosters, which are adult male chickens. Hens play a crucial role in poultry farming, as they are the primary source of eggs. They are also known for their nurturing behavior, especially when they are brooding, which means they are sitting on eggs to incubate them.
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