Fig. 106—The little hen.
Fashion the hen in the same way you made the rooster, only have the tail smaller and without long feathers ([Fig. 106]). The comb on the hen must also be smaller than that on the rooster. The general shape of the hen is the same as that of the rooster. Notice that the direction of outline along the lower edge of tail and body is one continuous slanting line; remember this when adjusting the tail that it may not stand out backward at right angles from the body.
The Little Lambs
Fig. 107—Making a downy little lamb out of a clothespin.
are made in much the same way as the chickens. Slide two clothespins together for the foundation ([Fig. 102]); tie a wad of cotton over the head of one pin, then pull the head out a trifle on each side for ears, and tie with a string as you made the rooster's beak. Cover the second clothespin, making the upper part, which extends down, quite thick; then lift the upper part, and bring it across to the lamb's neck, for the little animal must have an almost level back ([Fig. 107]). Cut a piece of cotton large enough to cover the entire back and sides of the lamb, lay it over the lamb like a very large saddle, and fasten it in place with paste. Use small inked papers for eyes, and tie a gay ribbon around his neck ([Fig. 108]). Make a number of little lambs, for they are so attractive and pretty grouped together ([Fig. 109]).
Fig. 108—Tie a gay ribbon around the lamb's neck.