May one place a different hen on eggs if the original hen dies on Chol Hamoed?

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Synopsis

There is significant dispute whether a substitute hen may be placed if the original hen dies. Some authorities forbid it; others permit it under certain conditions.

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Early Acharonim
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Lesser cited
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