This hand-made and hand-painted Russian swing toy is a traditional and original Bogorodskoye swing toy. The pecking chicken set is hand-carved and Bogorodskoye is one of the most famous villages where Russian toys come from. To operate this toy you hold it by the handle and swing the ball in a circular motion. Once the ball is swinging the chickens start pecking at the seeds painted on the bottom surface. This is a great toy which is enjoyed by children as well as adults. The toy is very entertaining and not only has realistic motion but realistic pecking sounds. This is one of the most traditional and original of all Russian toys. The paint is 100% safe on this toy. The size of this toy is six inches in diameter.