LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[Twilia]

I'm assuming your question boils down to "how can someone be attracted to the same sex?", correct? Just so I don't answer something you weren't asking

Yes, thank you for clarifying.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Yes, thank you for clarifying.

I imagine it's just like how straight people are attracted to the opposite sex. They like what they like, just like of someone liked blondes, or people with blue eyes, or shorter builds, ect.

 

[Twilia]

Okay, looked at it again, amd I'll address what I can now. Might come back later to it though.


I mean, yeah. Not really sure how it wouldn't be though except as attention seeking, in which case I would imagine it would be incredibly less common.


I've seen theories about how having a 'gay uncle' (or the equivalent) would have been pretty helpful in smaller groups when humans were more survival based than they are now. How a gay male would be less competition for a mate, but also provide another body for food gathering and defense. Kinda like older women (and other animals that experience menopause like whales and elephants), they may not have provided reproductive benefits, but they provide other benefits for their family group. But again, it's all theories.


Definitely not. I'm pretty sure every mythological at least one queer member. *cough* Greek and Norse especially *cough* there's even a minor(?) Chinese God dedicated to homosexual love (I think specifically male homosexuality, but not 100% certain). If I remember correctly, the whole reason he became a God was because he professed his love and was killed by the guy he fell for, who then grew guilty and built him a dedicated temple afterwards (I'll try to remember to find more specifics when I have time).

I like your explanation!
Sorry for the pause in conversation, I was responding to a thread that a person found a hen chick that fell from a truck going to the slaughterhouse; if you have seen the thread, you can guess the mess I made of it. I really do not like to argue, but feel the need to clear what I think, unfortunately I cannot seem to communicate except in long posts. But everyone seems to want to debate why their cocks are attacking them, not really understanding what I am telling them, and getting off topic which I hate.

Now what can I say? I'm new here.

 

[Barnette]

@Twilia I hope this will help answer your questions:

Is this natural?

Yes, it's natural in the sense that you are born that way. You're born gay or trans etc. It's not a choice, and has to do with how your brain is wired, for the most part.

Is this an evolutionary concept

I'm not sure. I know that your sexuality and gender are controlled by parts of your brain, and can be affected by genetics and stuff like that, but I'm not sure if it had any evolutionary benefit. I've heard being LGBT+ described as a sort of "glitch in the matrix" (not that it's a bad thing!).

is the whole LBQT+ thing, like, modern?

Nope, LGBTQ+ people have always existed! It's just that recently in certain cultures, especially in America, people have become a lot more accepting and open about their identities and others'.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

In case anyone is interested, the god I mentioned earlier is Tu'er Shen, the rabbit god.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

debate why their cocks are attacking them, not really understanding what I am telling them

Because rooster behavior isn't a 'one size fits all'. Some roosters can be worked with, some are never going to stop being aggressive and people have different thoughts about that

 

[BelovedBirds]

Hmm. I prefer zero romantic relations (better off alone, and with my dogs), but am straight.
Only since this is in the random threads, here's my experience; I know of a guy who dates other men, he likes to flaunt his, decisions, & has poor character; I do not like to talk to him because also have heard him badmouthing other well-meaning folks. However, (since I have asked him; bad experience) I do not understand how someone can be attracted to another man or such. Is this natural? Is this an evolutionary concept and is the whole LBQT+ thing, like, modern? Trying to wrap my head around this, I have always been sheltered/live under rock.
Thanks for explaining folks

I appreciate the curiosity, and that youre asking respectfully
This is my take:

Its completely natural, the only reason it mat seem strange or new to some folks is because gay people have been forced to hide throughout a lot of history. Powerful people say its bad, so people believe it's bad, so people hide their authentic selves to stay safe and accepted.

A lot of people's arguments around gay relationships "being unnatural" stems from the idea that if you cannot reproduce the old fashioned way, you're not *meant* to be together. Which is extremely silly since even straight couples can be unable to do so for a variety of reasons. There is more to life, and a hell of a lot more to love, than just having kids the usual way.

As for nature's view, plenty of animals have gay relationships, we can see this in so many species, including birds! Plenty will pair up for mating seasons or for life, in spite of having other options.
Heck, my ducks don't need no drakes, they flirt constantly with eachother

People deserve to be with those they love, even if it's difficult to understand while having a totally different perspective on romance! Diversity is a good thing!

 

[BelovedBirds]

Because rooster behavior isn't a 'one size fits all'. Some roosters can be worked with, some are never going to stop being aggressive and people have different thoughts about that

^100%
And I can understand why some people don't want to put the time in with a rooster that is extremely aggressive or one that has caused a lot of injuries and stress. I'm vegan (aside from my duck's eggs) and I have had the impulse to eat my aggressive rabbit at least once.
I would never. But we have a love hate relationship.
So yeah, aggressive animals aren't for the faint hearted.

 

[Wangxian520]

Because rooster behavior isn't a 'one size fits all'. Some roosters can be worked with, some are never going to stop being aggressive and people have different thoughts about that

I want to apologize for butting into your conversation; but I just want to add, sometimes the breed of roosters can also be a factor in their aggressiveness. I started out raising Rhode Island Reds and New Hampshire Red; and those rooster are some ghastly creatures. Although their aggressiveness toned down as they aged but at their prime they were a nuisance to deal with. Then I switched to English Orpingtons and these roosters are angels; they're big and friendly.

Also, like you mentioned some can be worked with; the RIR and New Hampshire Red were bought from a feed store and my English Orpingtons I hatched myself so I guess that is another factor.

 

[Wangxian520]

In case anyone is interested, the god I mentioned earlier is Tu'er Shen, the rabbit god.

兔爷 Tu Ye, from a Chinese animation called 有兽焉 You Shou Yan produced by Bilibili