Related Clues:

• Dr. Dolittle, e.g.
• Chick's mother
• Mother ptarmigan, e.g.
• Layer?
• Clutch producer?
• See 97-Across
• Examine fully
• Examine carefully
• Farm clucker
• Hound healer
• Examine thoroughly
•     Lab examiner
• Authenticate
• Egg layer
• Battle of the Bulge participant, say