The Seedling

The Seedling

Arthur Parkinson - happiest with hens

And surrounded by flowers...

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Willow Crossley and Emily Armstrong
Nov 02, 2026
First Published: 27 May 2023

“I am a toddler the first time I meet a chicken“, recalls Arthur in his latest book, Chicken Boy - My Life WIth Hens. “The hen has tiny eyelashes, a strawberry-jam face and a voice of purring clucks. I sense a happy spirit of inquisitiveness and smile in fascination. From that moment on, I will always love the company of chic…

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