Place to brood

COOP

Chickens might gather here when they’re not out pecking for food.

"Place to brood" hints at a spot where chickens sit on eggs to hatch them, which is a coop. The word "brood" plays double duty—it literally means a group of young birds but also refers to the act of keeping eggs warm. Since a coop is where hens do exactly that, it’s the straightforward answer. No tricks here, just a simple definition with a slight nod to the word’s dual meaning.