Reviews by HiEverybirdy

Excellent discussion of points that are relevant even for those of us not fending off pesky hermit crabs, from spousal bribes to knowing your windward side.

The predator-survey table is a nice touch, as are discussions of ground and drainage considerations, entrance/cleaning decisions, and how you consulted local keepers about chickenwire vs. hardware cloth. The pricelessness of local advice is often overlooked.

Unrelated, but if your entire slice of paradise is off-grid, I'm extra impressed with that pristine pool. Gorgeous setting.
CabritaChicks
CabritaChicks
Thank you! It took quite some time to create just the right design—not only for our home but even for the chicken coop (trust me there was multiple sketches before I came to a conclusion) . It’s a saltwater wading pool, which is wonderful for my physical therapy. We live completely off-grid (no municipality, power, water or otherwise) and chose not to build something grand, but rather a home perfectly tailored to our needs.

Pecking! Not all pecks are equal.

Shadrach
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I want to be like @Shadrach when I grow up! Your compassionate approach, observations, and links have benefitted my flock and given me permission to respect and enjoy these creatures on a deeper level.

We have a cockerel many might've culled who now faithfully escorts his first laying pullets to nesting boxes. Thank you to people like Shadrach for sharing different understandings of "aggression" and clues to how human intervention can instigate or interrupt chicken behavior. I have a lot to learn but am seeing the most success combining research with instinct and observation.

This article caught my eye because many think pecking just equals aggression, but my gut rejects that. This is great insight into the complexity of pecking as constructive communication.
Shadrach
Shadrach
My appologies. I try to respond to all my article reviews and for some unknown reason I missed this one. Thank you for your comments.
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