Those Crazy Chickens! Book One: Monday Chapter 6

Back In The Old Days With Sandra Bigg

Rowena's best friend from the bird pet shop was a large blonde hen called Sandra Bigg. Sandra was bought as a pet about a week after Rowena.

*Setting: Sandra and Rowena are eating at the pipe-feeder back at the pet bird shop.*

Rowena: "So, I heard you're getting some humans this June?"

Sandra: "Yeah, I am."

Rowena: "What type?"

Sandra: "Portuguese blondies."

Rowena: "Awesome!"

Sandra: "Yeah... And are you getting some pet humans, too?"

Rowena: "Uh huh. I'm getting the local South African breed, you know... Coloured ones... Dark haired."

Sandra: "Oh ok! Nice!"

Rowena: "I must warn you, dear, humans are a big responsibility..."

Sandra: (sigh) "I know! I think I'm up to it, though."

Rowena: "Here's tip, old girl: lay 200 eggs a year only! And if the food your humans produce for you isn't great, use your pocket money to buy some junk food. Junk food is good for you, dear, so cut down on veggies a bit, ok? You'll be in great shape eating junk food and only a teeeeny amount of veg each week. And don't drink any water that has apple cider vinegar in it. Drink mango milkshake instead."

Sandra: "I will! This diet sounds great."

(Pause)

Rowena: "So, how big will your flock of humans be?"

Sandra: "A family of four, I think."

Rowena: "Who's the main owner?"

Sandra: "The mom, I think. But the two kids seemed pretty excited about me, too."

Rowena: "Good luck with your humans, Sandy! Hope you can manage them."

Sandra: "Thanks, Rowena. And thanks for all your advice!"

Rowena: "Oh, darling, I'm an expert on human care. Gotta go now -- bye!"

Sandra: "See ya!"

Both leave the scene.

End of chapter.