Chapter 3Namir put mung beans in water. It worried him to take things out of his pantry to feed Mara, but he’d Googled, and sprouting chicken fodder was recommended by many, both from an economical and a nutritional point of view. Mung beans were one of the things suggested to sprout.
He stared at the green little beans. How much did one chicken eat?
There was a rapid knock on the door, which made him jump. It wasn’t crate day, he didn’t think. There hadn’t been nearly as many people moving around this morning for it to be, which meant it had to be Gertrude.
Another knock sounded, and he picked Mara up. She’d been pecking at some rolled oats he’d put in a bowl. Such a messy eater. There were oats everywhere.
He sighed but tucked her against his chest and went to check the door. He open
