But I have sloe gin on the go already – if anyone needs some come pick ‘emThe pond looks peaceful until the geese arrive and anyone picking sloes will have to brave the birds Meanwhile, in the poly tunnel run the two young cockerels survived the night with six older hens. This lovely Orpington chook will eat from my hand if the mood takes her. Some days yes and some days she walks away from me. When she comes close she makes me very happy.