Breaking Down the Barriers

The girls have been sharing the run for a couple of weeks now, albeit with a barrier between them to avoid any bullying between the established flock and the new girls (sorting out the pecking order can be a vicious process).

But its been long enough now, they’ve been free ranging together with minimal fuss (which is mainly around anyone getting between Princess and the food), they’ve had time to get used to being around one another, in the same proximity, without being too close.

So this weekend we’re taking down the barriers and joining the flocks. It won’t all be plain sailing, but I think they’ve reach a level of trust in one another to become one flock, (Henrietta, our “mother hen” has definitely accepted them, the others should follow).

Isn’t it the same with people? I started a new job some weeks ago, and I’ve been getting used to a new environment, new colleagues, a new team. Slowly but surely I’m letting my barriers down, as are they.

It might not all be plain sailing going forward, I’m sure there will be some misunderstandings and miscommunication as we learn each anothers ways, but with trust, honesty and openness at the heart of our relationships I’m starting to feel like part of the flock.