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Me too.

For me, when you took that video, you were exercising authority. I mean authority in the sense of authorship: creating the contexts in which the animals live. That covers things like taking a video, treating ailments, providing food, and providing quality of life (and death).

I was thinking comrade or a special "service" category.

That's a good point actually. Some parts of Australia look amazing in photos. I should see them first.

Spectacular! I'm adding Madeira to the bucket list.

I love a discussion too and hope I see all sides clearly. For me, death is not of concern. It's inevitable. Not a big deal. So, life matters more and quality of life matters far more. The concept of having authority over the lives and deaths of the animals I live with, have affection for, and...

Would you put a guide dog for a person with a visual impairment into the comrade category?

I'm not sure the livestock/pet dichotomy is sufficiently nuanced to represent the full diversity of animal keeping. It's simplified, but too abstracted from reality. I known goats, cows and sheep who never produced anything consumed by their attentive, loving carers. Are they pets or livestock?

What a view!

Oh no! I hope you recuperate without any problems.

Peggy once killed a hatchling. I can't trust her with chicks and when another hatch is attempted, she won't be allowed near the broody, eggs or chicks.

Those rolls are an essential tool.

They look lovely.

I would try with Ini mini, Kraai or Black first. See what happens. If that's another disaster, try incubating the year after.

I think cat households are all different because each cat has unique preferences and needs. My cat-keeping involves both inside and out. If Blossom wants to go out during the day and I'm home to fulfill my rightful destiny as her doorperson, she goes out. She spends her nights indoors. There's...

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Taking responsibility is a courageous choice. I mean that a broad sense - not necessarily in this instance when nature was playing a role. It's a very good idea to reduce predators' options and I'm so sorry you're going through this awful week.

Oh nooooo! :hugs I am so sorry.

No harm in trying. Especially if it won't be an inconvenience.