The birds are mounted on a wooden paddle. When I swing this paddle with a circular motion, the hens on the paddle peck in consecutive order as the wooden egg below tightens and loosens the strings in sequence.
	Close-up view of a mahogany rooster. The roosters (one on each paddle) don't move; they just stand guard against hawks and such.
	Here you can see the size of the toy relative to my hand.
	A close-up of a mahogany hen.
	This entire set is carved from mahogany.
	This rooster is carved from black walnut.
	A whole set made from black walnut.
	Right now, I just have a few of these sets available, but I can take orders. Each set is $50 plus shipping. It is a real heirloom toy which could stay in the family for many years, bringing delight to future generations.

This is my version of a folk toy which is found in many parts of the world. Mine are carved out of hardwoods and each has six moving hens and one static rooster. Click on any thumbnail image below for a larger, close-up view.