Since becoming the C.I.C. (Chicken in Charge), Gertrude McCluck had to be on top of everything and pay close attention to the lives of her fellow chickens. Hearing of a mystery in Mexico involving vulnerable chickens that were being stolen, Gertrude hopped into a cage on the back of a rusty farm truck. She was soon on her way to Mexico. Knowing that it was going to be a long trip, she snuggled up and fell fast asleep. Waking up in a different country, Gertrude was gleefully ready for another adventure.

Zooming past many interesting creatures and scenery, Gertrude noticed everything was unusual. Finally arriving at her destination, Gertrude was put into a grubby hen house and eagerly welcomed by the many Mexican chickens that wanted to greet the new hen. After meeting all of the friendly birds, Gertrude knew she had to get to work quickly in order to solve the dilemma of the missing chickens. Learning that the thief was ‘chicken -napping' every night concerned her a great deal. Examining the premises of the coop, the hen soon figured out an ideal place to launch the cracking of the mystery. Gathering all the hens, she explained the arrangement to them.

As the sky turned dark and the night critters came out, the chickens heard the snap of a twig. Seeing a grimy hand reaching into the coop, the creatures started squawking and running around trying to make enough commotion and noise to wake the owner of the farm. It worked.

Aroused from his beauty sleep, the farmer rushed outside to see what was causing all the noise and racket. What he found was a small dirty boy holding one of his chickens. His skinny tanned legs were shaking. After asking the boy why he was stealing the chicken the young boy answered, " I wanted chickens as a pet and to sell their eggs to make money for my family so that we can eat". Staring down at the shameful boy, the owner felt sorrow in his heart for the young man. He went on to tell the little boy that stealing from other people was wrong, but that he would make a deal with him. If the child returned all the chickens that he stole from him by tomorrow, the farmer would give the lad a vigorous batch of eight chicks to care for on his own.

Early in the morning the youngster was waiting outside the farmer's door. Showing the man that he had returned the chickens, the boy happily took the eight hatchlings, some feed and a box so that he could raise them. He would then be able to make money for his family. The young boy had learned his lesson and was soon the #1 chicken expert in all the land.

Gertrude was shortly on her way home and feeling overjoyed that she had helped solve another mystery.