In the prosperous land of Grain Town, the villagers were blessed with golden fields of abundant crops and thriving livestock. Among them was Luke, an old farmer with five hardworking sons, all dedicated to running their vast farms. Their most prized possession was their chicken farm, where thousands of healthy chickens produced eggs daily. Well-fed and disease-free, their farm became famous across the neighboring villages, making Luke wealthier by the day.
Among his many chickens, one stood out—Dori, a plump hen with a remarkable ability. While most chickens laid only one egg per day, Dori could produce five. Her unusual talent quickly made her the talk of the town. Other farmers wished to have such a gifted hen, and visitors came from far and wide just to see her.
At first, Dori was humble, content with her special ability. But as admiration grew, so did her pride. She began boasting, telling other chickens they should aspire to be like her—the farm’s lucky charm, the true star of the coop. At first, her fellow chickens envied her, but over time, they grew tired of her arrogance and distanced themselves.
Dori’s attitude changed further when she refused to eat the regular grains provided for all the chickens. She demanded special food, and Luke, wanting to keep his prized hen healthy, complied. The other chickens grew resentful, frustrated by her selfish demands.
But soon, something unexpected happened. Day by day, Dori’s egg production declined—five eggs became four, then three, two… until she could only lay one. After a month, she stopped laying eggs altogether. The once-admired star of the farm was no longer special. Meanwhile, the other chickens flourished, producing eggs regularly, making them more valuable than Dori. She felt lost, envious, and uncertain about her future.
One day, Luke visited the coop and found her empty nest. Furious, he warned Dori: if she couldn’t lay eggs again, she would be sent to the slaughterhouse. Fear struck her heart. The special food was taken away, and she was forced to eat the same grains as the others. The chickens mocked her, reminding her how quickly her arrogance led to her downfall.
But as days passed, something amazing happened. With the return of her simple diet, Dori began laying eggs again. She no longer laid five eggs, but she was happy—she was no longer a burden or at risk. Realizing how pride had blinded her, she apologized to the other chickens. No longer a star, she embraced humility and found joy in simple things. Without competition or superiority, she was happier than ever—and the other chickens finally accepted her as one of their own.
Moral Lesson: Pride can lead to downfall. While talent and success can bring admiration, arrogance can isolate us from those around us. True happiness comes not from superiority, but from humility, kindness, and being part of a supportive community.
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