Rugby fans have become used to seeing beautiful cocks invading the pitch at Twickenham and Parc des Princes over the last 30 years or so to give support to the French XV, especially against the traditional enemy, England. Many of these birds were produced by 85 year old Madeleine "Mado" Delpech from Gaillac. But in the last few weeks Mado has lost 35 cocks, many decapitated, to an unknown predator. English supporters have denied responsibility and suggest a fox or pine marten.
Val says adding to Malc's report. We saw this on the local news last night but it made National news this morning. What a character the old lady was who bred the cocks. She had unruly hair, seemed to have one eye, kept all these cocks in a chaotic barn, knowing cocks together there must be loads of fights. It was the most fascinating insight to a rural bizarre French life. Did anyone else see the interview?
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