Ogden Nash says . . . Let's think of eggs. They have no legs. Chickens come from eggs But they have legs. The plot thickens; Eggs come from chickens, But have no legs under 'em. What a conundrum!
You have, in a way, answered your own question. Are you aware of this? I can tell you how and why, it's very simple.
Chicken says to his mate "I think I'll cross the road" "I wouldn't if I were you" says his mate "you'll never hear the last of it"