A rooster stands on a log holding a flashlight while several hens sit around a campfire in a dark wooded area. Scattered eggs and broken shells lie on the ground near the fire. The caption presents a whispered line about breaking eggs to make an omelette.

The image shows the rooster with raised comb facing the group. Smaller hens appear on both sides of the fire with some standing and others seated on logs. The background consists of dense trees rendered in dark shading.

The composition centers on the fire as the focal point with the birds arranged in a loose circle. The rooster occupies the right side while the hens occupy the left and front areas. The caption runs across the bottom in standard type.