The Red Hen from the Gulley farm, our stand-in-refugee during one of the latest refugee hysterias, has bonded with Minnie the barn cat. Minnie grew up with chickens at the first Bedlam Farm, she was a shy and feral kitten when she came. The Red Hen, who was chased around by the other chickens, loves to sit with Minnie when she is sitting on the Fiber Chair.

When Minnie was in the house, as she was today, the Red Hen stood by the chair waiting for her. We think Minnie thinks she is a chicken, he is always with them, often napping with them in the shade. But she and the Red Hen are particular friends, they are always together.