Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne Episode #124

Ross Rocklynne | October 18, 2023

Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne Episode #124
Ross Rocklynne

CHICKEN FARM

Episode #124 · Written by Ross Rocklynne · Narrated by Scott Miller

Harvey is a space prospector who prides himself on clarity and decisiveness. He has no patience for small talk, ambiguity, or wasted time. When he meets Anna on Mars, he calmly informs her of his intentions, arranges the future in his mind, and departs just as efficiently as he arrived.

While Anna waits on Mars, Harvey is already executing a far larger plan. He discovers a neglected planet, claims legal ownership, and begins transforming it using advanced engineering and biological insight. Every choice is deliberate. Every step follows his logic. What begins as preparation quietly becomes something far more ambitious.

Chicken Farm is a story about confidence, science, and consequences. Ross Rocklynne uses understated humor and careful pacing to show how reasonable decisions can lead to extraordinary results. The tension grows not from conflict, but from inevitability.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ross Rocklynne was an American science fiction author best known for intelligent, idea-driven stories during the Golden Age of science fiction. His work often focused on scientific plausibility paired with sharply observed human behavior.

Rather than relying on spectacle, Rocklynne preferred quiet escalation. His stories invite readers to follow logical steps to their natural conclusions. Chicken Farm stands as a perfect example of his ability to blend wit, foresight, and imaginative science into a story that lingers long after the final line.

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Listen to Chicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne — a vintage science fiction short story of paranoia and inevitable consequence.

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The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast is the most listened-to vintage science fiction podcast in the world. Ranked #1 in 34 countries and heard in more than 190 countries, the show has surpassed 3.3 million listens, introducing classic science fiction to a global audience of devoted fans.

Each episode features carefully selected stories from the Golden Age of science fiction, professionally narrated. Timeless storytelling the way it was meant to be heard.

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