Mabel and Tikka settle in

After a night spent in my shed (the birds, not me - the only solution as they continued to seek the outside world), Mabel and Tikka emerged wide legged and eyeless.

I left them to bumble about the garden exploring their new range but before long they seemed at ease and even had a drink at the pond so I left them to their own devices.

Mabel is the smaller one on the left with the light brown feathers and Tikka is the darker one with the big arse. Both should be good layers.

I'm now going to spend the day stock-proofing their pen a bit more.