Sunny-side up

I've been working from home all this week and so have been able to let both sets of chickens out into their separate areas. The ex-bats have a smaller area cordoned off and the three originals have most of the orchard.
As the sun moves across the sky at this time of year (OK, I know we're moving around the sun, but from a chicken-perspective this is how it looks) the orchard where the chickens live is mostly in the shade, however as the afternoon progresses a shaft of sunlight hits the left side - starting at the far corner by the hedge and then covering the ex-batt's area. Both sets of hens have a bit of sun and here are some pictures of Amber, Nutmeg and Patsy enjoying the sun. Nutmeg, shown above, is sunbathing, rolling onto her side and then lifting the topmost wing to let the sun underneath. Looks idyllic.

This pic is of the three of them after they headed down for the sunny spot. On fine days, they spend alot of time here, digging dustbaths out and generally lolling about. Hopefully the new chickens will soon be able to join them :)