Breaking Down the Count
To find the correct answer, you have to look beyond the basic layout grid and spot the miniature or overlapping hidden figures. Let's break down the count systematically by examining the three rows:
Top Row: The left chicken is standalone. The middle chicken clearly has a second smaller head peeking up behind its neck. The right chicken has a tiny comb peeking out from its back. (4 chickens)
Middle Row: The left chicken has a smaller chick peeking from its chest. The middle chicken features a smaller head overlapping near its neck. The right chicken stands alone. (4 chickens)
Bottom Row: The left chicken features a mini chicken silhouette on its wing. The middle chicken has an extra head peeking out near the back. The right chicken has a tiny head peeking out from behind its neck. (4 chickens)
Adding these up ($4 + 4 + 4$) reveals a total of 12 green chickens hidden across the image.