It was delightful! Two of the children were there, so we all had lots of cuddles and play

Frankie ran and ran and ran. I don't think he's ever been in such a huge, safe place
They're thinking of getting hens one day. There's a rooster somewhere nearby, which they love to hear. So I said they should find out who he belongs to and try to get some of his daughters. I was thinking there might be good microbiological reasons to adopt pullets accustomed to that soil, which is rich, river flat soil. Also there's no harm in telling a neighbour you love to hear their rooster crow!