It’s been a week of music here at the Hostel, with drum circles every evening as though we have been celebrating. But celebrating what? Well today that question was answered. One of the favored chickens, Milly had disappeared into the forest a few weeks ago. A few times she returned for food, but just for a moment and then again disappeared. Well today we understood where she had been and the reason the forest called for much celebration through the beat of the drum. Tough, brave, and mysterious Milly birthed four chicks and returned to the hen house today to show off her beautiful babies. They are being kept safe in the top coop. Recently many of the hens have been refusing to lay eggs in the hen house. We have learned that taking all of their eggs trigger them to hide them, thus protecting them from their predators, us. They may also be bothered by the fact that so many people on a daily bases go into the coop hunting.  So for the time being we have dedicated one staff member to be in charge of collecting in the morning.
 

The washing machine has been replaced, railings erected and stairs repaired. Much maintenance has happened this week, thanks to all who has lend a helping hand.  Many thanks to the wonderful yoga teachers who passed through offering morning classes and the many visiting chefs who gave the staff a  break in the kitchen this past week. 

May the Forest Be With You

The Hostel Staff