Me and Big Red...

When the hens get broody...
poor Big Red is abandoned for the art of egg sitting

and this little hen, Penny...

well, she is one brooder to stay clear of when in that mood

Big Red did a two-step for her with an invitation to dance...

ruffled his fancy feathers to tickle her fancy...

and she gave him the angry look...

gave him the ruffles back...

and a growl only a brooding hen can make...

and set herself up on the stair banister...

letting him know with no uncertain terms...

she ain't interested

Big Red obliged with some bewilderment

here, Big Red...

have some more cheese, instead

May your day, or night be pleasant in the grace of God.