“The Bonny Brown Hen”

Description

The singer's brown hen is missing. He tells how it laid six eggs a week and never strayed. He gives the bird's pedigree. He offers a reward for the return of the hen

References

  1. SHenry H88, p. 18, "The Bonny Brown Hen" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9053
  3. BI, HHH088

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1925 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: chickens abduction
Found in: Ireland