With the help of his father, Daniel convinces his family to adopt one of the chickens his third grade hatched as part of their animal life cycles study. When adoption day comes, Daniel ends up with all five of the birds, and soon his backyard looks more like a barnyard. Peepers, one of the chickens, catches Daniel's eye and affection, but also attracts attention from the neighbors. One muddy romp later, and a visit or two from the local police, and Peepers may be a condemned bird. Can Daniel save the bird's neck and bring happiness to an elderly neighbor in the process? Heartwarming and humorous, the story is ideal for reading alone or together!