Beds for hens (6)
I believe the answer is:
layers
This might be a double definition.
'beds' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'hens' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for layers that I've seen before include "Coverings" , "These hens produce eggs" , "Thicknesses on top of one another" , "egg producers" , "bands" .)