Poor little Chamroeun let out a loud, painful scream that echoed through the yard. His tiny feet had just been bitten by a chicken, and the shock hit him fast. One moment he was walking curiously around the farm, the next—he was crying in fear and pain, clutching his sore little toes.
The chicken, likely guarding its space or food, suddenly lunged at him. Chamroeun didn’t expect it. He had just been exploring, watching the animals, maybe hoping for a little fun. But the chicken’s sharp beak pecked right at his bare feet, and that was enough to send him into a flood of tears.
His cries were heartbreaking—loud, sharp, and full of confusion. He didn’t understand why the chicken attacked him. All he knew was that it hur-t, and he needed someone to comfort him fast. He limped away, looking for help, his eyes full of tears, his voice shaking as he called out for someone to come.
A caretaker nearby rushed over, scooping him up gently, checking his feet for any marks. Small scratches, red and sore, but thankfully not deep. Still, the emotional sting hurt just as much. Chamroeun leaned his head against the shoulder of the person holding him, sniffling, seeking safety after the unexpected scare.
Animals, even ones that seem harmless, can act out suddenly—especially when they feel threatened or territorial. For little ones like Chamroeun, every new experience is a lesson, sometimes learned the hard way.
Today, Chamroeun learned that even a chicken can bite—and that it’s okay to cry, to be scared, and to run into safe arms when things go wrong.
