Etta (Voiced by Andie McDowell in the film, Leigh-Allyn Baker in the TV series) is a hen and Maddy's mother in Barnyard. Etta is a very kind and protective person and cares deeply for her children. When Ben died, she seemed to blame herself for what happened. Ironically, Otis also blamed himself for what happened. She also was very proud of Otis for taking the job as leader and rescuing her, Maddy, Hanna and the other hens from Dag.