I am so glad that some years ago I introduced Theoden to pigs otherwise this peaceful scene - and my grass - would all have disappeared.
To the left of the water trough, we had seven overnight guests who were making the most of the buffet before they went off to bed in our five-star Nissen hut.
Henrietta tried to outdo them in a staring competition but when your ears cover your eyes then you don't have to compete.
The donkeys weren't quite sure either.
