Cluck was not on his side.

Apple picking is an autumn rite of passage for millions and this chicken wanted in on the fun. Unfortunately, our little fowl friend is just a wee bit too short to properly bob...or pick...or grab...or rip.

Look at him jump -- he's everyone's little brother who's ever been too small to reach the cookies on the top shelf. If only someone could come to his rescue by placing a stepstool underneath him, he'd be munching on a Granny Smith quicker than you can say, "Golden delicious."

But he's a determined critter, so doesn't that count for something? His grumbling belly probably doesn't think so.

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