Egged on by the cat next door, a chicken from the city visits the country to see what she's been missing, and finds that it's not "all it's cracked up to be.".
A community of chickens continually preyed on by hungry foxes is saved by the birth of three wonder chicks, who grow into magnificent flying machines and lead a climactic barnyard battle.
Examines the characteristics of farm chickens around the world and discusses how their products are used to feed the world. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.