The Surprising and Singular Adventures of a Hen as Related by Herself to Her Family of Chickens

In this charming tale a hen recounts her early days on a kindly farm, where a sudden tragedy leaves her mother gone and a young farmer’s daughter rescues the orphaned chicks. The narrator grows up pampered, eating treats from the kitchen and enjoying the freedom of the farmhouse, while the other birds labor in the yard. Her prideful attitude soon creates tension, as she scoffs at the hard‑working flock and rejects the older hen who offers guidance.

When the farmer’s family decides she no longer belongs among the domestic birds, the hen is cast out, forced to confront the harsh reality of life beyond the comforts she’s known. The story captures her bewildered attempts to find food and a place in the world, blending humor with gentle commentary on class and kindness. Listeners are treated to a witty, first‑person perspective that brings the farmyard’s everyday dramas to life.