At home: safe and dry

The children were keen to get up to the chicken pen this morning. It was a real concern that their feathered friends had fallen foul to last nights storm. Fortunately their huts remained intact, although their run now muddy from heavy rain. The happy hens headed out to green pastures. Sam opened the gate, carrying his favourite booted bantam all the way.

Its one thing protecting a few hens from a storm. Thats nothing compared to those who were caught in the real path of the storm. Especially those who couldn't escape.

Nature is an unpredictable force. Untamed, but at least calm now.....x