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Have you ever jumped to conclusions?

We've all done it, made a judgment about something or someone before we learn or consider all the facts.

In today's tale, a flock of feathered friends jump to conclusions at a big feast.

And as a result, all they wind up eating is humble pie.

I'm Rebecca Shear, and welcome to Circle Round, where story time happens all the time.

Today, our story is called Chicken Scratches.

It's inspired by tales from the American South.

Some really great people came together to bring you our version of this folk tale, including Rishi Kesh Hereway.

You grown-ups may know Rishi Kesh from his podcasts, The West Wing Weekly, Home Cooking, and Song Exploder,

which has been made into a Netflix original series.

Rishi Kesh is also a singer-songwriter, whose latest album in The Last Hour of Light is out now.

So, circle around, everyone.

Four Chicken Scratches.

One fine summer day, the animals in the barnyard were invited to a party at the farm up the road.

When the invitation arrived, cow let out an exuberant moo.

Moo, I can hardly wait for the music. Horse let out a joyful neigh.

I can hardly wait for the dancing.

Pig let out an elated oink.

And I can hardly wait for the eating.

But Rooster let out an irritated grunt.

Ugh, I'm sorry, but have you seen the farm up the road?

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