To sign *hen*, you will combine the signs for *woman* and *bird*. Start by touching the thumb of your flat, open hand to your chin, then move it down to tap your chest to indicate *female*. Next, bring your hand up to your mouth and pinch your index finger and thumb together a few times while keeping your other fingers curled. This second part mimics a bird's beak, coming together to mean a female bird.
Sign *hen*, then sign *egg* and *morning* to describe the event.
Use the sign for *hen* followed by *three* and *farm* to talk about your animals.
Sign *little*, *red*, and *hen*, followed by the signs for *bake* and *bread*.
Sign *hen*, then sign *egg* and *morning* to describe the event.
Use the sign for *hen* followed by *three* and *farm* to talk about your animals.
Sign *little*, *red*, and *hen*, followed by the signs for *bake* and *bread*.
In ASL, *chicken* is often signed just with the *bird* sign, sometimes followed by a pecking motion on the non-dominant hand. *Hen* specifically adds the *female* sign at the beginning to clarify the gender of the bird.
If the context is very clear, such as when talking about a farm, some people might just sign *bird* or *chicken*. However, to be specific that it is a female chicken, you should always include the *female* sign.
To sign *rooster*, you can combine the sign for *male* (touching the forehead) with the sign for *bird*. Alternatively, there is a specific sign for *rooster* which places a '3' handshape on the forehead to mimic a rooster's comb.
