KEEPING CHICKENS

I must admit I knew nothing about the keeping of chickens. My son-in-law told me that where he is employed, the proprietor of large fishing lakes, and holiday cottages, keeps chickens. One Cockrell, and ten Hens, who all have names, the Cockrell, being named BRAINS. He is a thoughtful type, because he makes sure the Hens all tuck into their food first, and if a Rat is seen prowling about, the Cockrell spreads his wings around the Hens, so that the Rat cannot get near the food.
Camilla.