The ‘Stonehenge’ of Hilltops free range (as we call it) is just next to one of our flocks. The one in Southern England is aligned with the sunrise on the summer solstice. The one in Chile is aligned with the sunrise on the winter solstice. But the one in Hilltops is aligned with the golden light of a lazy afternoon’s forage for the birds just before sunset 😊
 
The hens like to explore far and wide in those couple of hours before the sun sets, when the wind is quiet and the bugs come out and fly. ‘Our Stonehenge’ is a nice cool couch to sit on – and also a neat place to hide even more eggs 😊
 
 
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After Jack’s retirement (see our post from January), Fluffy stepped in, in a self-declared promotion, to become the Chief Commanding Officer of all troops. Two-legged and four-legged included. Feathered and furred alike.
 
Fluffy is an exceptional Senior Executive: he 'transcends' borders (i.e. doesn't respect flock boundaries at all) and cares equally for all humans, chickens and other Maremmas (i.e. makes sure they all listen to him).
 
He is checking on every flock and even coming to check on the human lunches and dinners. 😅
It’s so good to see how this little puppy grew over the years. We named him 'Fluffy' because he was the chubbiest baby in the litter. He used to eat all the leftover food from everyone’s plate and gained the most weight the fastest. He was always curious, and always would go first: first to escape under the fencing, first to climb down the stairs, first to chase the new lambs.
 
We are proud of you, Fluffy 😊
 
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Photography by Haydn