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Thanks, they are truly magnificent birds.
As Daniel posted, yes it's very common practice amongst those who keep game fowl.
They really don't mind the cord at all. And its an easy way for me to get them out of their pens and into the sun & grass. I'm sure you are aware that male game fowl do not co-habitat, due to their extremely territorial nature. Which makes free range difficult. This way I can let them have some freedom and not bother each other. Some folks actually keep their fowl on tie cords 24/7. Usually they have a dog that lives with the birds to keep predators from being a threat. I personally like to use large pens. Which seem more secure to me. And only tie my birds out when I can keep a close eye on them. Also I've noticed that it helps them get used to having people around in a relaxed manner instead of us invading their space.
Thanks so much for explaning that. That makes sense. I do know that roos, game birds especially, can be very territorial, so I could definately see the need. I agree, pens seem much more secure to me too. I guess I have always thought of it as mean, because there was a guy down the street from me that had about 20 different roos tied up in his front yard 24/7. Unfortunately, they were all tethered up to about 2 foot ropes. It was quite a sad sight. Not sure how his survived either, because he did not have any protection for them. But the way I see it done here, looks much more humane, and like you said, it lets them be out in the sun, grass and around people. Thanks again for explaining this. I feel that much smarter
Thanks, they are truly magnificent birds.
As Daniel posted, yes it's very common practice amongst those who keep game fowl.
They really don't mind the cord at all. And its an easy way for me to get them out of their pens and into the sun & grass. I'm sure you are aware that male game fowl do not co-habitat, due to their extremely territorial nature. Which makes free range difficult. This way I can let them have some freedom and not bother each other. Some folks actually keep their fowl on tie cords 24/7. Usually they have a dog that lives with the birds to keep predators from being a threat. I personally like to use large pens. Which seem more secure to me. And only tie my birds out when I can keep a close eye on them. Also I've noticed that it helps them get used to having people around in a relaxed manner instead of us invading their space.
Thanks so much for explaning that. That makes sense. I do know that roos, game birds especially, can be very territorial, so I could definately see the need. I agree, pens seem much more secure to me too. I guess I have always thought of it as mean, because there was a guy down the street from me that had about 20 different roos tied up in his front yard 24/7. Unfortunately, they were all tethered up to about 2 foot ropes. It was quite a sad sight. Not sure how his survived either, because he did not have any protection for them. But the way I see it done here, looks much more humane, and like you said, it lets them be out in the sun, grass and around people. Thanks again for explaining this. I feel that much smarter
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