HENS

I threw pebbles at the hens, and that made them jump and squawk.

我朝母鸡扔卵石，吓得它们乱跳乱叫。

Although we started with six hens, they began to take their toll.

我们起初有六只母鸡, 但后来开始减少.

" Guinea hens ,'said Archie suddenly and his voice was contemptuous.

" 你们这帮蠢货?"阿尔奇突然用轻蔑的语气说.

Some of the maidens carried pet hens in their arms.

有的少女手里抱着玩耍的母鸡.

The hens have been cooped up for the night.

母鸡被关在笼中过夜.

The hens don't lay in this cold weather.

这样冷的天气鸡不生蛋.

It is time for hens to brood.

该是母鸡孵蛋的时候了.

He is a fruit farmer; he keeps hens as a sideline.

他是果农, 外带养鸡.

The hens don't lay during this cold weather.

这样冷的天气母鸡不会下蛋.

They are prolific breeders, with many hens laying up to six eggs.

他们都是多产的饲养员，养的母鸡很多都可以下6个蛋之多。

The dog barked and the hens squawked in terror.

狗吠了,鸡也吓得嘎嘎地叫了起来.

The hens darted away on all sides, raising a cloud of dust.

一群母鸡四处乱窜，搅起一团尘土。

Freezing weather in spring hampered the hens' ability to lay.

春天严寒的天气降低了母鸡的产蛋能力。

a small flock of laying hens

一小群下蛋的母鸡

My hens are laying well.

我养的鸡产蛋很多.