J grew them in the new veg patch around the perimeter of the field.

We came across plenty of fat, purple fruits on our Wednesday walk

But it could have been worse

This little Silkie hen has gone broody in the run. Each night we pick her up and put her in the hen house. Tomorrow Jeremy will give her a clutch of eggs to sit upon

Nigel is curled on top of an old carpet in the cat barn. He is catching up on his beauty sleep.