Good Friday

It has been a case of musical coops today as out of necessity I have had to move some of the hen population around. Blanche has suddenly become "unbroody" so she has joined the other hens and Mildred Pierce and one of the Andrews sisters (below) have been transferred into the maternity house. Both hens have been victims of a feather pecker and are looking a little ropey to say the least. Time out with some good food and rest should restore them to a more acceptable condition
The lame Bunny has been a victim of bullying also (this time by Roger and Pirrie the bantams) so she and coop mate Nonnie have been moved as well into their own little run (above)

This afternoon I have planted a strawberry bed, and several rows of cabbage seedlings.(below) Ralph the gentleman farmer has lent me some more chicken wire to keep the rabbits off the young plants. I am filthy and unkempt yet again, but have enjoyed the afternoon's activities.

Typical of a childhood bank holiday, we watched Ben Hur on tv whilst eating fish for tea!