WHY CHICKENS WALK There is a simple tale behind why chickens do not fly like most other birds do and it is the story of a young boy who wanted to have more fun than it is safe to have. Chickens were wise brave birds and once had long thick feathers in their wings, when they flew as high as eagles. Chickens were the oldest flying birds in the world back then because it took them long to grow thick feathers in their wings. The bold prints and simple words in this book makes it easy for children to read themselves, in due course. The captivating tale encourages children to improve their reading skills. Adults and children enjoy reading, telling and hearing these 'WHY STORY'.