What do the plural and example sentences of hen mean?

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Translation: hen (noun plural of hen); Female bird;

Example:

1. The cold weather in spring hinders the laying ability of hens.

The cold weather in spring reduces the laying ability of hens.

They are prolific breeders, and many hens lay as many as six eggs.

They are all prolific breeders, and many hens can lay as many as six eggs.

The hen flew away in all directions, raising a cloud of dust.

A flock of hens ran around, stirring up a cloud of dust.

4. A small flock of laying hens

A small flock of hens laying eggs.