Three of Seven

"If we ignore her, do you think she'll go away too?" said Raymond to Gordon.

Can't blame them for thinking that.

After all, Delia and Ainsley went off a couple of weeks ago to the Butterfly Park.

Then last week it was the turn of Hugh and Jamie to go off to Elsham for the summer season. So that leaves just the three of the Seven Little Chefs.

Means more space in the ark at night of course - not a bad thing after four months when piglets have grown into their larger clothes. Does get a bit boring though when you want a game or a chunter with someone different - not a huge amount of choice with just three left.

But there's always Ginger and Mangel, or the horses, to have a bit of an exchange of ideas with..... Ritz is always good for a bit of gossip..... and horses do have a different perspective on life... "Comes from being so much higher off the ground...." said Gordon... well, he could have a point.

"Shame about the female though.. never a sensible idea in her head and all she wants to do all day is bat those tremendously long eye-lashes " said Raymond....

(they are very much longer than any other of the female pigs we've bred here) - "works with the humans but doesn't do alot for us chaps" agreed Gordon.

Meanwhile, Jemima has come to stay for a few days over Easter whilst the Family Morris are off visiting friends down South.

Same old Bossy Boots: no sooner in the pen with the other poultry and she's quacking like crazy and telling them all what she thinks and what they should do. Rectory Reserve is probably a bit like a holiday camp for her - sort of like going to Skegness for the weekend - big pond to play in, steep hills to slide down, strange birds to poke and prod. Not to mention those hairy grunty things on the other side of the fence....

Must be a bit of an adventure after being the only bird in the world at home (though there's a rumour the Morris's are thinking of augmenting their flock with a few hens and maybe a duck - Indian runner - or two.... best not tell Jemima just yet)..... It was difficult enough persuading her to go home last time...... although in addition to the exta poultry, The Morris's are also talking (again) about how they might provide Jemima with a Real Pond to swim in..... now, that would be interesting.......