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Brooder

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Definition: A brooder is a temperature and humidity controlled enclosure that bird breeders use to house newly hatched birds and keep them in a safe and warm environment.
Pronunciation: brew-der
Examples:
I bought a new brooder when I decided to handfeed my baby Ringnecks.

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