On December 21, 2005—a day after we mailed our Christmas letters—our little bantam hen, Annabelle, passed away. Dubbed affectionately by Lance as “a wee little thing,” Annabelle had lived on our farm longer than any other female poultry member. Though petite, she remained happy and hoppy until her last day, and now she lies peacefully with Bella on the hill next to the barn. Her partner, Frank, is in mourning, but we will soon acquire him another mate. Such is farm life. (Left is a picture of Heather and Annabelle when Annabelle first arrived on the farm—Easter 2004.)
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