Cow And The Rooster

One bright morning, the rooster came sprinting across the farmyard, flapping his wings and clucking loudly. He looked worried, his feathers ruffled from the rush. He made a beeline for the cow, who was quietly grazing in the meadow. 

“Hey, Daisy, are you alone?” asked the rooster, his eyes darting nervously around. 

Daisy, the gentle and wise cow, stopped chewing her grass and nodded. “Yes, I am alone. What’s the matter, Rooster? You look like you’ve seen a ghost. Do you have something important to tell me?” 

The rooster took a deep breath and whispered, “Yes, Daisy. I have some very important and confidential information. You need to be careful—a tiger has entered our territory. It’s not safe. I wanted to warn you so you can stay alert.” 

Daisy’s big brown eyes widened with concern. “A tiger? Oh no! Thank you for telling me, Rooster. We must warn the others and come up with a plan to stay safe.” 

But just as the rooster opened his beak to respond, they heard a rustling sound from behind them. Both turned quickly, their hearts pounding. 

To their surprise, it wasn’t a tiger—it was the playful goat, Billy, hopping out from behind the bushes. “Why are you both so tense?” Billy asked with a cheeky grin. “You look like you’ve seen a tiger!” 

The rooster, still flustered, clucked, “Billy, this is no time for jokes! A tiger really *has* entered the territory. We must stick together and warn everyone.” 

Billy’s smile faded as he realized the rooster wasn’t kidding. “Oh, that’s serious. Let’s gather all the animals and meet under the big oak tree. Together, we can figure out what to do!” 

Soon, Daisy, Rooster, and Billy went around the farm, alerting the chickens, pigs, sheep, and even the sleepy old dog, Max. Everyone gathered under the shade of the oak tree, whispering nervously about the tiger. 

Daisy, being the calmest of the group, spoke up. “We must stay united and keep watch. If we all work together, we can keep each other safe. Rooster, since you’re the best at spotting danger from above, you can perch on the barn roof. Max, you can patrol the borders of the farm with your sharp nose. The rest of us will stay close and stay quiet to avoid attracting the tiger.” 

The animals all nodded in agreement. As the sun began to set, they carried out their plan, each doing their part to keep the farm safe. 

That night, the rooster’s sharp eyes caught a glimpse of movement near the edge of the woods. He clucked loudly, alerting Max, who let out a booming bark. The tiger, startled by the commotion and realizing the animals were prepared, slunk back into the forest, never to be seen again. 

The next morning, the animals celebrated their teamwork with a feast of fresh hay, grains, and treats. Daisy smiled at the rooster. “Thank you, Rooster. Your quick thinking and courage saved us all.” 

From that day on, the animals of the farm knew that by sticking together and looking out for one another, they could face any challenge, even a tiger. 

And so, life on the farm went back to being peaceful, with Daisy, the rooster, and their friends always ready to keep each other safe.