A popular Chinese fable called "The Story of the Cat, the Rat, and the Rooster" features animals representing the 12 zodiac signs, and it includes characters from the Western zodiac as well. In this tale, a cat, a rat, and a rooster each contribute to a treasure. The cat's part is a piece of string, the rat's is a piece of thread, and the rooster's is a grain of rice.

The story goes like this:
A cat, a rat, and a rooster were each asked by their mother to find something for her. They agreed to work together to collect as much as possible for the task.
After many days of searching, the cat found a large pile of thread, the rat discovered a large quantity of string, and the rooster came upon a huge pile of grains. When they returned home, their mother was very surprised at the amount they had brought, as she had expected just a small token from each.
As they were discussing what to do with all this wealth, a wise old rabbit who was observing from a distance approached the animals and said, "Now listen carefully, my friends. Your mother asked for only one contribution, yet each of you brought three things. The one who will be chosen for this honor should give the rest away."
The animals were confused. Then, the rabbit explained that each of them must take out a portion of their contributions to show they are willing to share.
The rooster took out only a single grain of rice, the rat gave away the whole piece of thread, and the cat handed over a mere string, not even as long as the one they found. In the end, it was the rooster's selflessness and the minimal portion given away that earned him the appreciation and honor from their mother.
This story symbolizes the importance of generosity, moderation, and recognizing one's limitations in comparison to others. It teaches that sometimes it is the smallest actions that can be the most valuable and noble.
This is an English retelling of a story with cultural undertones; however, in its original Chinese version, it incorporates the zodiac signs into the characters' traits or characteristics, but the specific connection of the cat, the rat, and the rooster to the "chicken" or "rooster" zodiac sign might differ, as the story is not exclusively based on Chinese astrology. The animal representatives can be a blend of Eastern and Western astrological associations in such stories.
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