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In general chickens shamelessly do)? Or do they only lay when mated with? As if by magic is it a seasonal thing? To that extent any source of info on this?

Does any one know whether Maple is a bird-safe wood? I checked out birds`n`ways & another site, but have not come across maple.

Obviously what are some things you reccommend for vividly teaching respect at an early age? So far I keenly give Tsunami lots of priase & "be careful" when he`s about to get into a not so desireable situation. Do you have some suggestions?