EGGS WELL VERSED

EGGSTATIC: The neighbours are benefitting

from this deluge of fresh produce  

.. Or how a Qur'anic recital increased egg production

I'M SURE there could be a logical explanation but the truth is my hens have been knocking out eggs like there's no tomorrow since they heard a Qur'anic recital.
 Now some of you will no doubt be scoffing at this, but I can only present you with the facts as they happened and you can make your own judgment.
 One of the workmen was digging a trench near the hen pen recently and like all workmen he needed some background noise to help ease his labours.
 Most workmen and builders drive people insane with their tinny, half tuned radios belting out static along with the latest numbers in the world of pop. However this one, being a Muslim, decided to play a CD recording of verses from Surah Al-Baqarah to inspire and encourage his efforts and I must admit as the crystal clear tones filled the air it certainly had a spiritual effect on anyone in hearing distance.

LAY IT AGAIN, SAM : And there's more 

to come judging from this hen's expression

 Not only did it help him to finish the job in double quick time and impress the local council inspectors but the next day there was an abundance of eggs to collect from my Scots Dumpys.
 They are a rare breed hen designated an endangered species such is their plight and I reckon they've reached this state because of their low productivity in the egg department.

CAN YOU HEAR SOMETHING?

 So imagine my surprise when I was greeted with a batch of eggs the following day which worked out at one egg per chick in the hen pen plus a couple more! In addition, most of the eggs have morphed from rather modest little affairs to large! He-who-should-be-obeyed-but-rarely-is reckons it's all down to the power of prayer and while I'm a little sceptical when it comes to 21st century miracles, I've been bowled over by the surfeit of eggs which has been in evidence ever since.

NAPOLEON THINKS HE RULES THE ROOST:  But is
there's a greater force at play in the hen pen?

 Even the beligerent Napoleon seems a lot calmer these days as he swaggers around the hen pen.
 Please tell me if something similar has happened to your livestock or share your secrets to productivity.
 Maybe I should be installing internal speakers into the turkey block and the apiary ... hubby was stung four times yesterday as we introduced a new colony on Welsh Black Bees. Maybe a few verses from Surah Al-Baqara might be just what they need.
 Most Muslims will not be surprised by reading this as Surah Al-Baqarah is recited by those moving in to a new home and many recite it in their house every three days to repel dark forces. In fact the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, once said: "Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, those two verses will be sufficient for him."
 All I would say to cynics is don't knock it 'til you've tried it ... you might be laughing now but not as much as me when I make my daily collection. Now who wants eggs for breakfast?