The original sketch more closely resembled a chicken with its comb but as I worked on the piece I thought it looked more like a grackle---and a male one at that.  So I thought what would represent a reluctant incubator better than a male bird.  It stands roughly 10.75 inches tall and its base is 3.5 inches wide.  I made a little stand befitting the hard won egg which resides on its right.  This is more of that dubious Original Jones Art as it manifests itself in Austin, Texas 
                  
                  
                  
                    
                      
                
                 
                     
                       
                      
                      
                
                
                
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