
audiobook
by Isabel C. (Isabel Coston) Byrum
In a quiet farmyard, a gentle hen named Biddy longs for a brood to call her own. When her kind mistress finally places a clutch of shining eggs in her nest, Biddy’s heart swells with hope, but the simple joys of motherhood quickly turn into a series of worries. From feather‑ruffling doubts to the occasional mischief of her fledgling chicks, she finds herself constantly on guard.
As the chicks grow, their curiosity leads them into risky places—particularly the tempting water of the barn’s troughs—forcing Biddy to balance her protective instincts with their spirited desire to explore. Each day becomes a mix of frantic searching, clucking warnings, and tender lessons as she strives to keep the young ones safe. Listeners will be drawn into Biddy’s heartfelt struggle, sharing both the humor and the anxiety of a mother determined to watch over her brood.
Language
en
Duration
~5 minutes (5K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Patrick Hopkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-11-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1938
A prolific holiness writer and editor, she wrote practical books for children, young people, and families, including stories, lesson books, and guidance for the home. Her work was closely tied to the Gospel Trumpet publishing world and reached readers through both books and periodicals.
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