Jeffery Hen Lays An Egg

When all of the chickens awoke to the crowing of Henry, all of them were in wonderment. A big crowd gathered around the hen house. Roo came out and said that Jeffery Hen might lay her egg today.

All of the roosters decided to go on their hunt. All of the hens decided that some of them are going to have to stay and help keep watch; and some of them are going to have to help out with the hen with the big egg. They all decided because the hen house was so small that two hens will have to do.

Roo asked Jeffery Hen did she want him to stay with her or the hens. She said in a very low voice, "Roo I would appreciate it very much if you would just stay outside, just in case I do need you."

The two hens stayed with her until the roosters came in with the daily meal. When they did the hens decided that they must take turns at going in and out to feed. Roo also took turns with them. Roo always kept an eye on Bear and Panda while he was out feeding. Roo said, "Bear, I am leaving you in charge of taking care of Panda while we are taking care of Jeffery Hen. Just let her play with the twins, but don't let her out of your sight."

Jeffery Hen was in the hen house with the two hens; her moaning got so bad it could be heard a distance away. Roo stepped back into the hen house and took hold of her; she wrapped her wings around him and started to squeeze. She could feel the egg inside of her and wanted to get it out fast. When the egg finally came out she said in a low voice, "I laid the egg!"

The hens told Roo to let them see if she did. Roo lifted her up and the hens did see the egg. "Its a bigger egg then the other one she laid," said one of the hens.

Roo said, "Does that mean it will be a boy?"

The hen said, "I guess so."

Roo laid Jeffery Hen back into her nest. Jeffery Hen was still awake. Roo asked her did she want him to go and announce the laying of her egg.

Jeffery Hen said, "Yes."

Roo flew out of the hen house and flew up in the top of the tree. "Jeffery Hen has laid an egg!", he crowed. As usual, several hens started gathering around the hen house.

Posted by Sherry