Hen Leaning Down to Peck Something

A plump hen leans forward with her head lowered, as if she is about to peck at something on the ground. She faces left, with a small round eye, a pointed beak, a bumpy comb on top of her head, and a wattle hanging under her chin. Her body is covered in short curved dashes and little dots that look like feathers. The large tail fans up in wavy bands, and a folded wing is outlined on her back. She stands on two thin legs with long, flat toes. The wide open spaces and clear lines suit younger kids, and this printable page also works well for older ones. Try coloring the tail bands in two or three alternating shades, then talk about how a hen's feathers differ from one part of her body to the next.