Answer:

brood

AnswerCrossword Clue
BROODMother hen's responsibility
BROODClutch
BROODSit pensively
BROODSulk
BROODNestful
BROODMother hen's charges
BROODCoop offspring
BROODOnes a mother hen mothers
BROODNesters
BROODLitter
BROODLittle ones
BROODSit on