They try everything. She is not as successful as she feels she needs to be. Then, one day, help arrives. He has a rebellious streak as well, but his is the kind of rebellion that leads to more fun, particularly for him, rather than an uprising against an oppressive regime. Gibson is perfectly cast.
Time is of the essence.
Chaos, adventure, and hilarity, in equal measure, ensue. If the characters were human, the plot would be flirting dangerously with clich . Transported to Mrs. Tweedy's farm, and set in a time that suggests the 1950's, it's pure fun. They have been working with claymation for years, and have the art down to a science. The expressions on the faces of the chickens are simply priceless.