Thumby, Lilith, and Stir

While I was setting up the chickens feed and water this morning I saw Thumby making a beeline for stir. If you remember, I put her in there the other day to lay. Well I guess she remembered and liked it better than the nesting boxes. I followed her over and opened the door for her. She walked right in and made herself at home. I should explain that stir is a large dog crate. It has lots of loose fresh hay in it, and a blanket over the top and sides to cut down on drafts and light. It is also far away from the madding crowd, so quite private. After a bit the crate was empty except for Thumby's lovely medium sized pinkish brown egg.
Lilith was up to her usual frantic behavior. She had just flown up on a pile of something in the back of the barn. I knew I could catch her there and I did. She is now in stir with the door closed. We'll see how this works.