Join Reginald the Cock, a magnificent rooster, as he outsmarts a cunning fox with quick thinking and a clever plan to protect his twelve adorable chicks. This charming tale celebrates wit, family protection, and the triumph of intelligence over trickery, all wrapped in a vibrant, engaging farmyard adventure perfect for little readers.
The Cock, the Chicks, and the "High-Priority" Fox In a sun-drenched farmyard, a Cock was frantically counting his twelve chicks. He was stressed; he had seeds to find, a fence to inspect, and a morning crowing schedule that was falling behind. From the shadows of the bushes, a Fox watched with a hungry grin. He didn't just want one chick; he wanted the whole brood. Stepping into the light, the Fox smoothed his fur and put on his most charming voice. "My dear friend," the Fox purred, "I see you are overwhelmed. You have so many chicks to manage! Why don't you let me take five of them off your hands? I’ll take them to the 'Forest Finance Academy' for a lesson in berry-gathering. It’ll lighten your schedule." The Cock paused. He looked at his "To-Do" list scratched into the dirt. He looked at the Fox’s sharp teeth. He knew a trap when he saw one. "That is a tempting offer," the Cock crowed, standing tall. "But I have a very strict priority system this week. And my top priority is 'Security Protocol.' In fact, I’ve just scheduled a meeting with the Farmer’s Great Dane. He’s coming around the corner in exactly thirty seconds to review our 'No-Fox Policy'." The Fox’s ears twitched. He heard a distant, deep bark. "Thirty seconds?" the Fox stammered, his tail tucking between his legs. "Actually, I just realized I have a... uh... deadline in the next meadow. Very urgent. Let’s reschedule!" The Fox vanished into the woods in a blur of orange fur. The Cock turned back to his chicks, who were chirping happily. "Alright, team," the Cock said, checking his list. "Step one: Don't get eaten—Complete. Step two: Back to the practicals!"
