Feather on the Latch

A white feather stuck to the metal latch like a tiny flag.

Pathway one: Pavlova posted mail. Pathway two: wind from the coop. Pathway three: ignore and hope.

Suzy chose explore: more feathers near the coop door? Yes — a soft trail.

Spike checked the coop latch too. Slightly proud of being almost closed — not quite.

They finished both latches. Feather clue meant chickens had visited the conversation.

Pavlova neither confirmed nor denied. Queens rarely do.

Thinking Cap habit: notice small flags before they become big gaps.

Little Thunder did not wear feathers and looked innocent on purpose.

Kids: a sock on the stairs is a clue. Follow it kindly.

Detective close: feather logged. Latches true. Coop calm.

Small feather. Finish latches.