Farmyard Chicken Scratching by Nesting Box Coloring Page

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The sun is warm, and Henrietta the hen is gently scratching the earth near her cozy nesting box. What tasty treasures might she unearth in the soil today?

Parent's Toolkit

Word of the Day

Omnivorous

It means eating both plants and animals. Chickens are omnivores; they enjoy seeds and bugs!

Did You Know?

• Chickens have excellent memories! They can recognize over 100 different faces, both of people and other chickens.
• Hens talk to their chicks even before they hatch! The chicks can chirp back from inside their shells.
• Chickens have a 'pecking order', which is their way of organizing who's most important in the flock.

Conversation Corner

? If you were a chicken, what kind of tasty treat would you search for?
? How do you think Henrietta feels when she finds the perfect spot to scratch?
? What sounds do you imagine hearing in a busy, happy farmyard?

Download this free Farmyard chicken coloring page with a Realistic style hen scratching near a hay-filled nesting box for kids. Print and color today.