So I had to take one of my hens to the vet this past weekend. She’d done something to her right eye and it was a bit swollen and had a little discharge. Because I was unprepared for the situation, the only thing I could find to transport her was a cloth grocery bag.
So while we were sitting in the waiting room, the hen, who we now refer to as Penelope, began poking her head out looking at one of us, then disappearing back inside the bag. Up, down, up, down…looking one way, then another. The impression I got was that she was indignant about being stuffed into a bag and unceremoniously shuttled to the veterinarian’s office.
When the doctor came in, she could barely get through the initial discussion because Penelope kept making her laugh.
Indignant chicken sitting in a cloth bag
on a chair in a examination room,
strange voices all around, strange sounds
echo off the tile floors and walls.
Curious, she lifts her head, popping up
for just a moment to look around.
Then poof, she ducks back down, only
to hear laughter from the people around her.
She pokes her head up again, looks, then
once again hides.
More laughter.
Again and again, the minutes pass, the
laughter gets louder.
She wonders what’s so funny, but
she’s not interested in taking another look.
Humans are too weird.
For what it’s worth, Penelope is doing well and the irritation appears to be responding to the ointment we have to smear on her eye.
Also, the vet and I agreed that Indignant Chicken would be a great name for a band.
What do you think?
RB
Ha! That’s a great name for a band! Penelope’s big adventure was quite entertaining for everyone. Good to hear her eye is on the mend.
Thanks, MM. She never stopped laying and it pretty much back to good health.
Now I need to get her into some music classes. I’m thinking she may do well with piano. 🙂
Love that name for a band!
I think Penelope was playing peek-a-boo! Glad she’s doing better!
Thanks for the support, Dawn! I’ll let you know when the hens go on tour.
This made me laugh! And smile!
Penelope seems like a total character 😄
Glad to hear she is ok now! Bet shr produces the best eggs 😀
I appreciate it, Andrea. She’s looking so much better. And yes, she’s the best layer. Biggest eggs, and twice now she’s had double yolks in her eggs. I think that’s supposed to be good luck! 🥚
Well, if you are ever going to start an egg business, allow me to make a logo using her as my muse! She looks perfect in this picture 😄
Absolutely, my friend! I’ll let you know!
Indignant Chicken 🐔 Ha ha ha.
Great poem, Richard. 😅
I appreciate it! These hens provide eggs and entertainment. 🙂
Have to agree about the name and delighted to hear Penelope is doing well.
Thanks so much, Sheree. She hasn’t even missed a day laying. She’s a trooper!
That’s hilarious! Poor Penelope.
Thanks, mate! She’s quite the entertainer!
This was a wonderful antidote to the latest lies from TACO, speaking of Chicken. Great name for a rock band too.
I appreciate the support for the band name. Now I just need to teach the hans how to play miniature instruments! 🙂
Maybe they would be better pecking the notes on keyboard rather than the brass section. 🐓🐔🐓🐔🐓
Agreed. The lack of lips may hinder their performance. 😂