Its not a hen but a rooster that is probably young or not showing all the signs yet.
Tykes refers to the young children (not in their teens yet) in the story.
Indeed young squire
It means that we have accomplished little in the scope of a human life.
Yes..yes..it did indeed!
It means he has yet to learn some good manners and is in danger of receiving some form of punishment sooner or later
Indeed so my young one!
indeed he did
she is indeed
A young bovine that has not had an offspring is called a heifer.
Yes. The young of all kangaroos (and indeed, all marsupials) are called joeys.
Indeed young grasshopper