Broody sorts? (4)

I believe the answer is:

hens

(Other definitions for hens that I've seen before include "Female fowl" , "Female chickens" , "Adult chickens" , "Female birds" , "Birds kept for laying" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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