Legehenne

laying hen

noun LAY-ge-hen-ne Rare

Usage Note

Legehenne is a female chicken kept specifically for egg production; the housing conditions (Käfig, Freilandhaltung, Bodenhaltung) must be declared on German egg packaging by law, making the term familiar to shoppers.

Examples

"Freilandeier kommen von Legehennen, die Auslauf haben."

Natural Translation

Free-range eggs come from laying hens that have outdoor access.

Literal Translation

Free-range-eggs come from laying-hens that outdoor-run have.

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