Thanks for all the greetings! Nice to 'meet' you all.
Thanks for the suggestion re fencing, Dyedinthewool, I'll have to trek over to Leigh's in Buxton and get something sorted, otherwise my farmer will be here (he did say leave it until March!). Can't wait to get picking my veg in the summer. Roxy, my hens came from North London Hen Rescue (now Henrehomers) and a friend collected them for me, along with his, from Hellaby. Hope the Peak Park doesn't try interfering with my vegetable plot!!