Save The House Sparrows (STHS)

[Bunnylady]

Quote: WHAT "government protection?" Lionfish are considered an invasive nuisance species, there are ongoing effort to remove them whenever and wherever possible!

 

[ChicknsRock]

The lack of understanding about natural systems in this post is amazing. What in the world are they teaching you in schools these days??!

I was about to ask you the same question. About everything CHICKEN CRAZY1 posted is true.

 

[CHICKEN CRAZY1]

The lack of understanding about natural systems in this post is amazing. What in the world are they teaching you in schools these days??!

You misunderstand what I ment. The grass is numerous enough to feed both cattle and Mustangs. The earth can suppost itself. Yes I understand that the horse population must be managed,but we don't have to kill them all. They are useful. They can be used for riding and pulling.

I f deer get sick,the population decreases. Then it builds again. It's a cycle. It never ends.

I know blue birds do not kill other birds,but they can kill them with diseases.

And about the vast maajority killed. Yes it happens not all can survive. But why do we kill the animal that is just doing it's job? I understand that thier population must be managed,but we don't have to kill them all. That's my point.

 

[CHICKEN CRAZY1]

WHAT "government protection?" Lionfish are considered an invasive nuisance species, there are ongoing effort to remove them whenever and wherever possible!

Tehy are protected! Don't ask me why? Look it up online. I did. They are considering open season though.

 

[ChicknsRock]

And yes, Lionfish are protected by the Endangered Species Act.

 

[DurhamDuck]

Quote: I disagree about cats. I do not mind having a couple of spayed/neutered barn cats, but letting them breed and kill things is bad. If we allowed native species to thrive, they would eat the mice. Where I live, I have seen gray foxes, red foxes, white weasels, and other animals. They can all eat mice. Cats were brought over here in the 1600s. Before that, were we overrun with mice? NO. Actually we have more mice now, since Norway rats were brought over here on Columbus's ships.

I have not been able to read any of Joel Salatin's books yet. Any recommendations? I have seen pictures of his farm, though, and I love the pastured rabbits! Bunnies should be on grass (if possible)!

Quote: Actually, even before the English breeds, the first chickens came from China.

And I don't have chickens, just ducks and geese at the moment (and guinea pigs and cats and mealworms).
I think farm animals are different than invasive species, because, farm animals just stay on a farm. They don't go out and kill wild animals for food (or eat all of those animals' food).
I'm not saying non-native species should die out EVERYWHERE. I just think they should be kept where they belong. I'm not saying we kill sparrows to PUNISH them. No. We should just kill them because it's better for the rest of the birds. Think of it like this- let's say, you have a big flock of chickens. One day you bring in a new chicken, but you realize it has mites. Do you put it with your other birds? No. That would be cruel to the others. Instead you treat the new bird, and if that doesn't work, you would have to cull it. It's not because you hate the new bird- you're just doing what you have to do.

Quote: Actually, I only learned about the food chain and natural/invasive species for about quarter of a year in sixth grade. And I was taught by the woman whose grandfather killed the last native wolf in CT (she bragged about this, like it was a good thing!) So, if you want to learn about this stuff, you have to experience it... sadly.

 

[ChicknsRock]

This is not my page, but I just found it and would like to share it. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-House-Sparrow/117147605028139

 

[Bunnylady]

And yes, Lionfish are protected by the Endangered Species Act.

NO, they are not.

http://www.anstaskforce.gov/spoc/lionfish.php

 

[holm25]

they arent even pretty they are just little bullies and they chase off all the other birds

 

[ChicknsRock]

they arent even pretty they are just little bullies and they chase off all the other birds

I think they're pretty.