Remember the tiny fluffballs that were our chicks back in late April? All ten have survived thus far, in spite of a mongoose attack. They are much larger, though not yet laying. Consensus seems to be that we have two roosters. If that’s so, we’ve been advised to keep one who will help defend against mongooses. Friends near the village with a farm are looking for a rooster for their flock, so they’ll get the other. Sorry, Luna the Big Dog™, no roosters in the stewpot for you.
—2p