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Austin, Texas: Big Mother Hen

A mother hen watches over her chicks in the yard of a local artist, which is why the hen is more artistically rendered, if not as big, as most roadside big chickens.

Address:
709 Gibson St. W., Austin, TX
Directions:
South of the river. On the south side of Gibson St. W., a block west of S. 1st St. and just east of S. 3rd St.
Phone:
512-293-4178
Admission:
Free
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Big Mother Hen.

Big Mother Hen

Occasionally everyone needs a makeover. Big Mother Hen is no different; she has gotten a new fun and bright paint job. Come see her, she wants to show off!

[Faith Schexnayder, 07/30/2019]

Hen.

Big Mother Hen

The artist updates the Hen's colors etc, even adorns her with a hat!

[Debbie, 05/31/2017]

Big Chicken.

Big Chicken

Giant Mother hen watches over her chicks in the yard of local artist Faith Schexnayder. A South Austin Landmark for tourists.

[Faith Schexnayder, 06/09/2006]
Large mother hen

This is a large foam sculpture of a mother hen. The Rooster is down the street on S1st street in Austin Texas.

[Faith Schexnayder, 08/16/2003]

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