How many signs can you add to these two lists?
TALE 65
The Language of Hens
Yes; Hens talk somewhat as we do; only they haven't so many words, and don't depend on them as we have to.
There are only ten words in ordinary hen-talk.
The cluck, cluck of the mother means "Come along, kiddies."
The low kawk of warning, usually for a hawk.
The chuck, chuck of invitation means, "Good food."
The tuk-ut-e-ah-tuk means, "Bless my soul, what is that?"
The cut, cut, get your hair cut, of a Hen that has just laid and is feeling greatly relieved; no doubt, saying, "Thank goodness, that's done!" or maybe it is a notice to her mate or friend that "Business is over, let's have some fun. Where are you?"
The soft, long-drawn tawk—tawk—tawk, that is uttered as the Hen strolls about, corresponds to the whistling of the small boy; that is, it is a mere pastime, expressing freedom from fear or annoyance.