Independence Day (for Roosters)

The 4th of July was celebrated at Seresin Estate by a ceremonial 'freeing of the roosters'.

This is not a traditional biodynamic farming practice, but was a good opportunity to give our roosters back their freedom.

You see, they were giving our free-range hens a (err) hard time, so we relocated them to the other end of the home vineyard, by our cellar door. After a week or so in a coop settling into their new location, we opened their door today.

As you can see, they are taking a while to venture out.

Q: Why do we have chickens?
A: For the eggs.

The egg-whites can be used for fining our wines (if needed) and the egg shells are an important addition into our biodynamic composts. Oh, and they make a pretty good omelette too !