Not sure if everyone has seen this video but it was made years ago by silanduqiaocui. It is a 'spin-off'' of Utena's opening in UlquiOri style :)
[UlquiHime] 虚圈革命OP&ED (Hueco Mundo Revolution OP&ED)
Not sure if everyone has seen this video but it was made years ago by silanduqiaocui. It is a 'spin-off'' of Utena's opening in UlquiOri style :)
CLAMP: Euphie Artwork + icons
I recently came to admire CLAMP's artwork, despite having the bad habit of drawing really skinny characters, and I cannot get over how beautiful this scan is of Euphie from Code Geass:
reade more...
And of course, being a graphic maker, I just had to icon this as many times possible for various occasions. I love how easy it is to fiddle with the colouring of CLAMP artwork in comparison to other animanga scans. I also love the pink hair ;)
Feel free to take any of the below and it would be nice to be credited back here or at shantmind, which is my icon journal at lj.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
 |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
 |  |  |  |  |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
 |  |  |  |  |
| 16 | 17 | |||
 |  |
Character Defense: The Feminine Girls Ft. Matou Sakura & Ryuzaki Sakuno
I found myself drawn to the quiet yet determined female characters in shows because once upon a time, I was a very shy girl. It's heartbreaking when fans of a show don't like such characters because they weren't hardcore or masculine enough. The last reason was odd to hear because, well...these feminine characters were just that, incredibly feminine.
Two such characters are Matou Sakura (Fate series) & Ryuzaki Sakuno (Prince of Tennis) and they definitely fell into the girly-girls-who-are-disliked-because-they-are-so-not-hardcore-enough category. This post is to defend them so if such a thing offends you, it's best not to read ;)
Let's begin with Sakura, a character from a series where magic existed and the darker side of humans were depicted. She was the younger sister of Tohsaka Rin and adopted by the Matou family at a young age due to political reasons. She lived in a home where she was abused by the family and raped by magical worms for 11 years.
The common factor between the two was that they were, again, quite feminine (being associated with pinks, pastels and 'girly' outfits) and this worked against them. It's as if these types of characters do not have a place among particular fandoms.
reade more...
Two such characters are Matou Sakura (Fate series) & Ryuzaki Sakuno (Prince of Tennis) and they definitely fell into the girly-girls-who-are-disliked-because-they-are-so-not-hardcore-enough category. This post is to defend them so if such a thing offends you, it's best not to read ;)
Matou Sakura (left) & Ryuzaki Sakuno (right)
Let's begin with Sakura, a character from a series where magic existed and the darker side of humans were depicted. She was the younger sister of Tohsaka Rin and adopted by the Matou family at a young age due to political reasons. She lived in a home where she was abused by the family and raped by magical worms for 11 years.
Ick.
Because of the abuse she endured, she became passive and submissive. People don't like it when characters were passive and submissive. Yet when it concerned her crush, Emiya Shirou, she was persistent. This blog over at tumblr outlined basic reasons why most dislike her as did this journal entry. Were these reasons legitimate? That's up the readers to decide. I for one, didn't agree with most of them.
Sakura had an abusive history and for her to be able to hide her true feelings was amazing. She seemed to be a sweet girl but had an underlying aggression. It eventually personified into a personality, showcasing the submerged emotions within:
Sakura had an abusive history and for her to be able to hide her true feelings was amazing. She seemed to be a sweet girl but had an underlying aggression. It eventually personified into a personality, showcasing the submerged emotions within:
 |
| Add caption |
Matou Sakura in her Dark form
Overall, she was a background character until she received a few episodes to herself near the end. It was said in the visual novels her back story was explained quite well.
Now for Ryuzaki Sakuno, the quiet young girl from Prince of Tennis, who admired the protagonist enough to pick up tennis and became quite good in the end. It's was typical shounen story, where the main character met various rivals, became the best, etc. etc. There wasn't magic or war, just simple comedy and action.
She too was persistent with her feelings, even though she was very shy. She seemed to have spurts of courage throughout the anime, though.
I should mention that the PoT fandom was heavily immersed in yaoi preferences. That's probably why many hate her as well - she 'gets in the way of a yaoi otp'. It's as if all the yaoi pairings in fandom exists in canon...well, the majority don't. There's nothing wrong with shipping a particular couple at all but the reaction to third parties and threats, or 'threats' do.
I should mention that the PoT fandom was heavily immersed in yaoi preferences. That's probably why many hate her as well - she 'gets in the way of a yaoi otp'. It's as if all the yaoi pairings in fandom exists in canon...well, the majority don't. There's nothing wrong with shipping a particular couple at all but the reaction to third parties and threats, or 'threats' do.
Oh yes, other reasons were that she was annoying, whiny and too girly.
Here is a lovely summation written by dropsofgleam of her appearances and relationships as well as a defense against the hate she received near the bottom. This blog post covered some popular reasons for the hate she received.
Sakuno defending Horio
The common factor between the two was that they were, again, quite feminine (being associated with pinks, pastels and 'girly' outfits) and this worked against them. It's as if these types of characters do not have a place among particular fandoms.
My theory of why many female fans, not all of course, must not like such characters, or even real women, was summed up nicely in an article by Lakshmi Ganesan.
Yes, feminism is on the rise and it's been noticed in North America especially that the female voice has reduced, so to speak, while in countries such as Japan, it has increased. While that may be do to issues of equality, another factor of this could be the competition for men.
There are many women who are less girly and do not receive attention from men, or so they think. So they take out their frustration out on the girly types. An example of this is when I was in university:
I had two friends who had not had a boyfriend at all in their lives. They were much more athletic and opinionated than I was. They were twenty-three, a year older than me at the time, and thought there was something wrong with them. Now, with insecurities comes bad choices and the bad choice they made was to take their frustration of being lonely out on me, the friend who had 'guys falling all over her because she's so feminine'.
There was only one man in my life at the time and I did not receive any more attention than that. It was very annoying to put up with the put-downs since a target was needed to vent out. Once they finally got a boyfriend, they were so much easier to deal with, proving they did have insecurities.
This example can be linked to the online hate towards feminine female characters or the threat to a relationship - some people see a parallel to their own situation. Now, with the world much more attuned to the internet, this hate carried over in larger amounts. This isn't to say it's the sole reason why incredibly feminine characters are disliked but that seems to be a major one.
Looking back at the fandom, I understand that characters such as Sakura and Sakuno weren't appealing to many just because or maybe their preference was another archetype. Not everyone has to like them. But it is not okay to vent out frustrations because of such silly reasons as being too feminine.
Why?
Because this could give way to more and more hate forming against the feminine females in the world. We don't need to love one another for who we are but it would be amazing if we could just accept a woman who is a complete tomboy, a complete girly-girl, or anything in between.
It's just who they are. It is just who Matou Sakura and Ryuzaki Sakuno were and it would show progression if we accepted these females instead of constantly criticizing them.
An Overview of Library Wars: Love & War (Spoilers)
At 14 years of age, I began my never ending descent into anime. In this time, I purchased many, many manga and have kept them until today. Recently, I re-read the first volume of Library Wars: Love & War, also known as Toshokan Sensou.
The plot is based on the Statement on Intellectual Freedom in Libraries which was put in place in 1954, only to be amended in 1979 in Japan. A paper discussing the background of this document can be found here. It is short, concise and indirectly gives insight to the premise of the manga.
In the beginning, the concept was a little strange to me since I've been raised in a country which, for the most part, allows such freedoms. As the story went on, I began understanding how annoying and frustrating it must be for the citizens to lose their freedom to read what they desire. The government seems to want people to become obedient and halt free thought.
The characters are likable and the pairing between Iku and Dojo is endearing. Iku serves as a combat orientated character who is not very academically intelligent. This causes comical situations as others react differently to her lack of attention to detail.
Almost every time, she is scolded by Dojo, who has a soft spot for her but is incredibly hard on her. Tezuka, Komaki, Shizubaki, and Genda, her colleagues, have developed into more than merely supporting characters. They really drive the plot forward and at the end of each situation is a sweet scene between Dojo and Iku.
In regards to the art, I have a bias towards the style of Kiiro Yumi and any others similar to hers. The postures and poses seem very natural and detailed. The cover images are gorgeous, in my opinion, although very deceiving in terms of relationship development.
There is also an anime based on the original work. I haven't watched it yet but from the images, Iku is definitely much more feminine in the manga.
reade more...
by Kiiro Yumi (12+ Volumes)
Original Concept by Hiro Arikawa
The plot revolves around Kasaharu Iku, a woman who passionately fights against the Media Betterment Committee in a modern day Japan. Media is censored for the good of the people and the MBC takes some extreme steps to rid of books.
Iku joins the Kantou Library Defense Force, a unit dedicated to resist against the MBC, because she was inspired by her Prince who assisted her while in high school.
Funnily enough, her harsh, rule abiding team leader, Dojo, is the Prince she's been searching for and everyone seems to know except for her. This greatly adds to the humour aspect.
The plot is based on the Statement on Intellectual Freedom in Libraries which was put in place in 1954, only to be amended in 1979 in Japan. A paper discussing the background of this document can be found here. It is short, concise and indirectly gives insight to the premise of the manga.
In the beginning, the concept was a little strange to me since I've been raised in a country which, for the most part, allows such freedoms. As the story went on, I began understanding how annoying and frustrating it must be for the citizens to lose their freedom to read what they desire. The government seems to want people to become obedient and halt free thought.
The characters are likable and the pairing between Iku and Dojo is endearing. Iku serves as a combat orientated character who is not very academically intelligent. This causes comical situations as others react differently to her lack of attention to detail.
Almost every time, she is scolded by Dojo, who has a soft spot for her but is incredibly hard on her. Tezuka, Komaki, Shizubaki, and Genda, her colleagues, have developed into more than merely supporting characters. They really drive the plot forward and at the end of each situation is a sweet scene between Dojo and Iku.
In regards to the art, I have a bias towards the style of Kiiro Yumi and any others similar to hers. The postures and poses seem very natural and detailed. The cover images are gorgeous, in my opinion, although very deceiving in terms of relationship development.
There is also an anime based on the original work. I haven't watched it yet but from the images, Iku is definitely much more feminine in the manga.
Iku in the anime
Overall, I'd rate the manga 8/10 because of the development of the plot and its pacing. Iku's character traits are beginning to get tiresome but that may be because I read 4 volumes at one go. Not the best idea. So far, up to volume 10 is translated and available in English.
Give it a go if you're looking for something cute and humorous :)
Building a Home Chicken Coop
The purpose of a chicken coop must be to safeguard chickens from extremes in weather conditions - heat and cold, wind and rain. In areas where the weather makes this necessary the coop should be built in a manner that supplies this shelter for the chickens by means of sufficient insulating material. For chickens dislike high temperatures, windows need to be targeted in such a way to prevent overheating. Adequate air flow is also essential.
A chicken coop ought to provide seamless access to an outside pen during the day. Chickens need access to their coop for their nesting boxes and egg laying. Sand is a great flooring that chickens enjoy and it is good for water drainage in the outside secured run. A chicken coop may not have to be heated, plus a hot chicken coop may not necessarily be healthy for the flock. It is dependent upon the climate, weather, and situation.
Any chicken coop should be simple to keep clean. It should be free from dust, dirt, and spiderwebs. The roof structure should be water tight. In a well-equipped chicken coop, the most difficult thing you'll have to do, most times, is remember to gather the eggs. Beginning a brand new backyard chicken coop can be a lot of work. Responding to rules, constructing your coop, choosing the right birds ... Didn't somebody suggest keeping chickens was going to be simple?
The very good news is, if you've accomplished all of the above, the difficult part is over. You'll find that raising chickens is going to be less difficult than looking after lots of household pets. Because chickens look for a quiet place to lay their eggs, nesting boxes, filled with clean, dry hay or similar substance, are an essential attribute of the majority of chicken coops.
In a commercial context "free range" can sometimes mean that chickens only have an exceptionally modest space to wander and just at certain times of the day. Otherwise they spend their days and nights in cages. Small farm owners and backyard homesteaders ought to know, however, that free range means chickens can peck, forage, and wander wherever they want, and whenever they want.
Keeping fresh water available to the flock is essential. Chickens can only stay alive two or three days without having hydration, so negelecting to refill an undersized dish every day can lead to tragedy.
A backyard chicken coop may be a great source of fresh eggs, enjoyment, meat, and a direct lesson on exactly where our food originates. Nurturing chickens is relatively hassle-free, affordable, and together with just a little advance work and expenditure, can be a gratifying addition to your life.
Goffin Cockatoo is One of The Tiniest Parrots in All Over The World
The parakeet may be a little parrot found all the method through the drier elements of the Australia. These parrot square measure clever, one kind of social animal and show pride in fiddling with their toys and act at the side of humans and different Parakeets. Parakeet's square measure roaming birds that square measure found in open habitats. They take food from the grass weeds and seeds of spinier. Parakeets do preening to require away grime and dirt from their fine hair. Parakeets square measure terribly in vogue pets. They are greatly sociable and frolicker. They even have completely different reasonably colors, in order that they will simply realize, that one the proper parrot for you. If you're regarding brooding about considering puzzling over wondering} shopping for one in every of the parrots then you've got to require to a small degree information about the birds.
Parakeets are well-favored and clever pets, if you're thinking for purchasing one; you've got to find out slightly concerning sensible Parakeet Care. This can facilitate ensure that you simply and your pet bird relish an extended, happy relationship. Concerning the look after the birds you've got to take care of or follow four auditory possible. Initial is that the cage, these birds also are known as budgies, would like the right cage. The birds would like a giant cage to open his wings full. The cage ought to be move backward and forward and a minimum of 2 perches. The cages have to be compelled to pluck at very cheap drawer, thus it will with none problem maintain the ground clean. Perpetually offer parakeet food and water daily. There should be the aliment drops and bird gravel. The birds frighten simply, try and avoid the noise and fast movement ahead of them. to stay your birds healthy got to exercise which means flight. You ought to do away with your bird from the cage to fly for each day. In hebdomadally you've got to fulfill animal doctor together with your birds, for a healthy health check.
Goffin Parrot is one in every of the tiniest parrots, WHO love parrots and wish to be a pet in his home, this bird if good for them. Its size twelve inches solely long and from the Nymphicus hollandicus birds it's to a small degree heavier. The colors of the bird's square measure white through yellow within the tail, fathers lined by wing and ear. Within the back there's pink feather. These parrots square measure terribly inquisitive, smart, social and tender birds. This bird's sizes square measure little however the cages need for the birds a bit like different birds cage the larger one. These birds are typically the foremost talkers, however a number of them square measure increase a widespread vocabulary. These birds are terribly sensible, lovely, choleric and curious. They're become terribly self-abusive, screaming and dangerous once you square measure while not t travail the right travail and conjointly psychological contact has been created.
Rate this ArticleGoffin Cockatoo is One of The Tiniest Parrots in All Over The WorldRating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)Allan J Wilkinson has published 4 articles. Article submitted on August 22, 2013. Word count: 498I don't think there's any pet owner who enjoys it when his dog leaves fur all over the place, may it be on your couch, floor, or anywhere your dog goes.
Written by: Richard PerkinsThrough the centuries, bird enthusiasts and other people have been putting up bird houses all over the country and all over the world. These bird houses are designed to attract different kinds of birds, and they are very helpful in enhancing your bird-watching experience.
Written by: Thomas LudwigThere are some essential steps which are needed to be followed for the puppy buyers. If you are interested to go for a puppy for sale store, then you can follow these. All over the world puppies for sale is a fast growing business.
Written by: Jemes BrogYou likely live in a household that has many different members. It is not only the humans that make up the household, but in many cases, it is also the animals that are included in the home. As a matter of fact, some families consider their pets like family member.
Written by: Morgan JamesonPet Care is a Very Challenging and Complex Task
Caring for pets is not as easy as it might appear. The animals like cats and dogs are extremely sensitive creatures and require extensive tending and attention. If you fail to do so, he or she might suffer from depression, anxiety and other behavioral changes and fall sick. Thus, it is very important that proper pet care is rendered.
How to offer pet care when you are away from home?
Often you have to stay away from your home due to work or any other reason, isn't it? How to handle and tender the canine friends in such a situation? Who will attend them when you aren't at home with your friend? This is a serious issue because they cannot stay alone as they require constant care and attention.
Is there any solution to the problem? Don't get distressed and give a big smile because there is an amazing solution and it lies with the pet sitters or the boarding care centers. Depending upon your tastes and preferences you can choose either of the one for proper guardianship of the animals in your absence.
How should one render the complete and proper tender?
He or she shouldn't be rough handled instead they should be given the complete attention in a very tender manner.There must be routine maintained for the food time, play time and the sleeping time. Even these animals enjoy a routine life.Proper and nutritional food must be provided to the animals.Make sure you don't leave your companion unattended for long hours. If such a situation arises, hire a sitter and leave them in a boarding care center.Spend quality time with your four legged friend if you want to see him/her happy and healthy.Try to render him/her comfort in every possible manner.Why is such service so important?
Just because they are animals doesn't mean that they don't have any emotions and feelings. In fact, they are similar to human beings and don't you consider them as your own child or friend. Don't you think he or she must get the best care and treatment regardless of any situation? Moreover, it has been found that if these creatures are left alone on their own they show visible signs of depression, anxiety and some weird behavioral patterns. Therefore, it becomes mandatory that they are addressed with the best and optimal treatment.
If you want to know more about pet care , Johns' pampered pooch is a professional pet care and pet minders offering you with the best pet sitting, dog walking, pet minding services in Melbourne.Red Hair, Blue Eyes
One of my favourite combinations of character traits is the brilliant red hair and blue eyes. Even in comic books, it seems the leading lady usually has the red hair, possibly signifying defiance or strength. These are the characters I find physically appealing:
reade more...
Fllay Alstar (Gundam SEED)
Oono Suefumi (Harukanaru Toki no Nake de~Maihitoyo)
Kallen Kozuki (Code Geass)
Oscar (Angelique)
Zelos Wilder (Tales of Symphonia)
Diabolik Lovers: Episode 6 (Spoilers)
Yui & Subaru (Diabolik Lovers)
Well, my previous hope from here was slightly diminished. In the sixth episode, Yui was given a chance to leave by Subaru and guess what? She didn't take it.
One thing I did like seeing was that Yui was about to take this chance Subaru offered. He mentioned that current night was the time to escape. No one would follow her. She attempted to do so, packing her bag and what not.
Then she saw her father's diary, compelling her to stay in the mansion to find out the 'truth'. Okay, reasonable reason to stay and I don't feel the need to completely criticize her choice since again, there was an attempt to leave.
This showed she wasn't happy living there and not enjoying the attention she was receiving. This is a significant change in comparison to some other animanga although I do wish she would've just left completely, having the boys regret their attitudes towards her.
I was too hopeful.
This episode was slightly better than the previous one. Clearly, Kanato has the most serious problem as he attempted to choke her in the room of waxed figures of past brides?
At the end of the day, every single one of boys has mommy issues and Yui is obviously connected to that.
So far, Subaru has maintained his composure and gave Yui the knife which can kill vampires. She kept it and hopefully, uses it if one of the boys attempts anything non-consensual.
Well done, Subaru, I truly hope you don't become like the rest of your brothers.
Reverse Harem: Favourite Bishonen
In the anime-adaption of otome games or novels, I'm usually not fond of the focused male character.
Instead, I find the second or third competing character fascinating. Here's a compilation of my favourite bishonen~
Natsume & Suburu from Brothers Conflict
Ukyo from Amnesia
Eisen & Yosuaki from Harukanaru Toki no Nake de
Jolly & Luca from La Storia Della Arcana Famiglia
Brothers Conflict is my current favourite - it really pushes the usual hints in other reverse harem anime.
Diabolik Lovers: An Opinion of the Showcased Abuse (Spoilers)
A particular genre of Japanese media became popular in recent years and it's known as reverse harem. Visual novels generate substantial revenue and their popularity prompted an increased production rate. Only a sliver of them get adapted into anime, though, and that's become a favourite pastime of mine.
The most recent show to make my list is Diabolik Lovers from Idea Factory. Boy, was I in for a disturbing surprise.
When I initially watched it, I had no idea the premise of the series were vampires. I don't like vampires as romantic interests because it defeats their purpose. Twilight also ruined a lot of things for me. Even though I hate vampires, I continued watching the series because it was the first I picked up after a hiatus from anime.
Honestly, the recent episodes are of concern. Episode 4 contained a metaphor for rape. Let's go into why I believe so.
The plot centred around Komori Yui, a supposedly, normal high school student who moved into a mansion occupied by six sadistic vampire brothers. They take interest - a word that apparently has more contextual uses that I thought, as this series taught me - in her due to her blood. Obvious, I suppose, but bam, she's connected to their past somehow.
 |
| Komori Yui |
Don't be deceived by the picture! Yui hasn't smiled in the anime yet. In contrast, her personality in the game adjusts depending on the route chosen. Maybe if I played the game, I wouldn't have been so disturbed by the anime.
Yui reminded me of a sweet yet naive woman about to become involved in an abusive relationship. All of the brothers are indeed sadistic. They are attracted to her blood, meaning they want her around, and they treat her terribly. She attempted to fight but there was absolutely no one to assist her in this situation, making it much more difficult to achieve freedom.
As I mentioned earlier, episode 4 was horrendous. Raito, who nicknamed her 'Bitch-chan', really pushed boundaries when he forced himself on her in a church. Although there wasn't any vaginal sex, it was rape. He sucked her blood while she protested.
It was awful.
Contextually, her faith in God, church and religion was the only positive aspect of this episode. I say this because it showed her resilience against Raito's attempt of breaking her. He told her she was a sacrifice to the family the church offered.
Yui's belief held her back from becoming an abused partner. She placed her faith in God and refused to submit to the brothers.
All of this was a reminder of my friend who was once in an abusive relationship. Despite what the man said or did to her, she returned to him time after time because she was conditioned to. She thought there was no other man for her and did not listen to what her friends, who cared for her, had to say.
I hope this scenerio does not become the finale of the anime - where Yui is completely dominated by one of the brothers. It would not be romantic in any way whatsoever although I am quite aware of those in the world who have such fantasies.
If it isn't obvious, the issue I have with the series is the depiction of a submissive female partner. Being born in a family of three sisters, my parents empowered us to not let a man dictate our lives but to live in harmony with him or on equal basis.
So all in all, the portrayal of the plot in the anime was disappointing. I'm not sure if the game was too different as I feel extremely sorry for Yui. Although it is tempting to halt all interest in this, I will persevere to see whether or not Yui will eventually break free from all of them or if she will continue down the path of abuse.
Ocarina of Time: The End of a Journey
Around five or six years ago, I began playing 'Ocarina of Time' again.
I never completely finished the game when I was much younger and my courage had increased since then, making it easier to fight the freaky looking monsters.
In comparison to my childhood, the concept of friendship within the game was stronger. The few scenes in this game made me think of how close to reality these bonds can be. For those of you who haven't played the game or remember it well, here's a brief summary interlaced with my commentary.
In the beginning, the audience becomes acquainted with Saria, a green haired Kokiri child, who is Link's childhood friend.
These scenes near the beginning of the game allowed us to understand Saria will be a vital character in the near future. In the following scenes, when Link leaves the Forest, we further understand the bond they shared when Link hesitated to leave.
Bittersweet.
Little did Link know that years would pass before he would see his friend once again. After 7 years, he returned to the forest and found that it changed considerably. Upholding his role as the Hero, the now teenage boy went to save his friend...
...only to learn that she is the Sage of the Forest.
Here Saria acknowledged that her childhood days are over and she must take responsibility given to her. It was a little saddening that two very good friends could not be together again.
This wasn't the only scene which touched me - the other was between Navi and Link in the finale.
Navi, the little fairy, had been with Link since the beginning as she was tasked to guide him through the quest. Through thick and thin, she has been with him whether it be giving hints for the area's puzzle or just nagging about moving onto the next area.
Alas, their fate was the same as Saria and Link's - Navi had completed her mission and there wasn't a need to stay with Link anymore.
At the end, Link had matured and had regained his lost time thanks to Zelda, the Sage of Time. Now he knows what awaits him and I am positive he'd make good use of his childhood.
It was at this point I reminisced about my final year in high school - it was filled with childish drama but happy memories overall. There were friends whom I've lost touch with completely but during my teenage years, they were very important to my development as an adult, especially in the transition of high school to university.
Then there are those friends who stay with you until the end. I hope for the ones who are with me now, they stay until the end of my journey.
reade more...
I never completely finished the game when I was much younger and my courage had increased since then, making it easier to fight the freaky looking monsters.
In comparison to my childhood, the concept of friendship within the game was stronger. The few scenes in this game made me think of how close to reality these bonds can be. For those of you who haven't played the game or remember it well, here's a brief summary interlaced with my commentary.
In the beginning, the audience becomes acquainted with Saria, a green haired Kokiri child, who is Link's childhood friend.
These scenes near the beginning of the game allowed us to understand Saria will be a vital character in the near future. In the following scenes, when Link leaves the Forest, we further understand the bond they shared when Link hesitated to leave.
Bittersweet.
Little did Link know that years would pass before he would see his friend once again. After 7 years, he returned to the forest and found that it changed considerably. Upholding his role as the Hero, the now teenage boy went to save his friend...
...only to learn that she is the Sage of the Forest.
Here Saria acknowledged that her childhood days are over and she must take responsibility given to her. It was a little saddening that two very good friends could not be together again.
This wasn't the only scene which touched me - the other was between Navi and Link in the finale.
Navi, the little fairy, had been with Link since the beginning as she was tasked to guide him through the quest. Through thick and thin, she has been with him whether it be giving hints for the area's puzzle or just nagging about moving onto the next area.
Alas, their fate was the same as Saria and Link's - Navi had completed her mission and there wasn't a need to stay with Link anymore.
At the end, Link had matured and had regained his lost time thanks to Zelda, the Sage of Time. Now he knows what awaits him and I am positive he'd make good use of his childhood.
It was at this point I reminisced about my final year in high school - it was filled with childish drama but happy memories overall. There were friends whom I've lost touch with completely but during my teenage years, they were very important to my development as an adult, especially in the transition of high school to university.
Then there are those friends who stay with you until the end. I hope for the ones who are with me now, they stay until the end of my journey.
Welcome to my personal space~
There's a lot on my minds these days so what better way to organize my thoughts than to blog? The public is always free to leave an opinion ;)
reade more...
There's a lot on my minds these days so what better way to organize my thoughts than to blog? The public is always free to leave an opinion ;)
Getting to Know Your African Grey Parrot
Of all the parrot kinds out there, the African grey parrot is considered as the most intelligent, not just the most beautiful. Due to their superb talking abilities, African grey parrot has excellent communication skills. The two types of African grey are Congo and Timheh wherein the former has light gray color with reddish tail while the latter has dark charcoal gray color with maroon tail.
African grey parrots, further, are medium-sized parrots. An African grey parrot grows up to 14 inches on average. Males are larger than females though it is difficult to distinguish between the two. Female parrots, however, are more dignified and composed. They also have narrower heads as well as more slender necks.
The lifespan of an African grey parrot is 60 years wherein it might longer than its owner. Throughout these years, the owner should commit at understanding the unique needs of this parrot, keeping them stimulated in the process. For one, an African grey parrot is one of the most demanding of all parrot species. They tends to get bored more easily than other parrots thus, the environment should be highly interactive.
Training an African grey parrot requires commitment as well. This would not be that difficult considering the fact that these parrots are fast learners; they are proficient in learning new tricks. Nonetheless, you should use lots of reinforcements and rewards. They will help in teaching your parrot to talk.
When the needs of an African grey parrot are not satisfied, this might result to different behavioral problems like feather picking. Even when there is a slight change on his surrounding, he will turn into a cranky and picky parrot. What's worse, he might self-mutilate. Of course, you do not want this to happen.
An African grey parrot can be very challenging as well. You will eventually observe his non-compliance when being disciplined. He will find difficulties biting and chewing his food as well. These parrots pick up bad habits rather quickly, so as the owner, you should also be on your best behavior. As such, the parrots are most suited for big families especially with kids that will give the parrot lots of attention.
Be aware, however, that the black beak of the African grey parrot is hard. He uses it as a secondary hand which means that the kids might get beaten. Make them aware of this. Tell them that the proper way to handle these parrots is through giving them a scratch on their heads occasionally. Cuddle the parrot, but beware because he might attempt at kissing you. This not only hurts, but it will also subject your pet to harmful bacteria from your mouth.
When buying an African grey parrot, you should not be victimized by unscrupulous breeders. This is expected because these parrots are sold for more than $2,000. Since you are no expert to buying an African grey parrot, there are some factors that you should consider.
As already noted, there are just two kinds of these parrots. Ask the breeder what kind of African grey they are selling. Most definitely, the breeder will show you various Congo and Timneh parrots. One way to distinguish between the two is that Congo parrots are bigger than Timneh parrots.
You will know that you are looking at African grey parrots when they fluff up their wings when you approach them. This is their defense habit which they do when they feel threatened. They are also in the habit of chewing whatever they get hold into. If the breeder shows you the parrots, you should notice some twigs and toys inside their cages.
If you do not find all these among the African grey parrots presented to you, chances are, these are not real African greys. You should find yourself a decent breeder who will not swindle you. On the other hand, it is your responsibility to educate yourself on finding the right African grey parrot.
Some Useful Tips to Keep Flies Away From Your Chicken Coop
When you raise chickens or any other domestic pets, flies are bound to hover around them and their living area. Still, you can take some precautions to reduce their number or even try to eradicate them, so that you can minimize the risks of diseases and infections they carry. Like most insects, flies love moist, warm and odorous surroundings and you would need different approaches or ideas for different flies and hence you will need to employ multi-spiked plan to drive them out! We shall talk about them one by one here.
Sand as floor covering
Use sand for run ground covering if you want the driest coop. Using sand as chicken coop litter - or bedding for that matter, though they will not sleep on the sand - will ensure that sand absorbs all the moisture from chickens' droppings and any water spill. The sand will also suppress the odor quickly and make poop cleaning easier.
Clean the poop
First thing in the morning, remember to remove the overnight chicken droppings collected in the coop overnight. Using a dropping board will make your job of cleaning the smelly poop much easier, as you can scrape it off into your compost pile.
Growing aromatic plants
Growing aromatic pants like basil, mint, rosemary and lavender, will ward off flies as they all are natural fly repellents.
Alternatively, you might think of growing some carnivorous plants that polish off insects!
Add herbs inside the coop
Do not forget to add some fresh or dried herbs inside the coop and on the nest boxes too. This is a good way of dispelling the poop smell and keeping the flies away.
Ensure the place is dry
Pooling or stagnant water around the coop is a strict "no-no". Flies happily breed in moist places. Introduce quick drainage facility wherever needed.
Sprucing it up after snacks
If you give your chickens some sweet snacks - so that they are able to withstand the summer heat -, make sure that there are no tell-tale syrupy signs that will instantly lure the flies. Clean up the area thoroughly and discard the remnants into your compost pile.
Introduce fly predators
They are tiny wasp like insects that do not hurt human beings but eat fly larva and this action prevents hatching and formation of adult flies. All that you have to do is scatter them in all manure areas. You will need only a few minutes but you would have successfully warded off the flies. These fly predators work fine in the case of other pet animals too. Millions of livestock owners have depended heavily on them for decades now.
Vertical manure composting
Do not compost your manure in a wide area. Instead, try composting your manure in a vertical pile so that the temperature inside the compost goes up leading to faster decomposition. BY doing so, you are also curtailing odor-emitting surface. Also, to increase the temperature of the compost further, try covering it with black plastic sheet. Flies prefer it warm and not hot, so they will keep away from your compost. Keep your compost pile away from your coop.
Fans inside the coop
Install fans inside the chicken coop to facilitate air flow. Flies will not be able to fight the air turbulence and will not enter the coop. Many coop owners claim that air fresheners having vanilla fragrance also drive away flies.
Rob is an expert in building chicken coops and looking after chickens. It is highly recommended to check out his professional information on how and where to get the best chicken coop plans . Getting to Know Your African Grey Parrot
Of all the parrot kinds out there, the African grey parrot is considered as the most intelligent, not just the most beautiful. Due to their superb talking abilities, African grey parrot has excellent communication skills. The two types of African grey are Congo and Timheh wherein the former has light gray color with reddish tail while the latter has dark charcoal gray color with maroon tail.
African grey parrots, further, are medium-sized parrots. An African grey parrot grows up to 14 inches on average. Males are larger than females though it is difficult to distinguish between the two. Female parrots, however, are more dignified and composed. They also have narrower heads as well as more slender necks.
The lifespan of an African grey parrot is 60 years wherein it might longer than its owner. Throughout these years, the owner should commit at understanding the unique needs of this parrot, keeping them stimulated in the process. For one, an African grey parrot is one of the most demanding of all parrot species. They tends to get bored more easily than other parrots thus, the environment should be highly interactive.
Training an African grey parrot requires commitment as well. This would not be that difficult considering the fact that these parrots are fast learners; they are proficient in learning new tricks. Nonetheless, you should use lots of reinforcements and rewards. They will help in teaching your parrot to talk.
When the needs of an African grey parrot are not satisfied, this might result to different behavioral problems like feather picking. Even when there is a slight change on his surrounding, he will turn into a cranky and picky parrot. What's worse, he might self-mutilate. Of course, you do not want this to happen.
An African grey parrot can be very challenging as well. You will eventually observe his non-compliance when being disciplined. He will find difficulties biting and chewing his food as well. These parrots pick up bad habits rather quickly, so as the owner, you should also be on your best behavior. As such, the parrots are most suited for big families especially with kids that will give the parrot lots of attention.
Be aware, however, that the black beak of the African grey parrot is hard. He uses it as a secondary hand which means that the kids might get beaten. Make them aware of this. Tell them that the proper way to handle these parrots is through giving them a scratch on their heads occasionally. Cuddle the parrot, but beware because he might attempt at kissing you. This not only hurts, but it will also subject your pet to harmful bacteria from your mouth.
When buying an African grey parrot, you should not be victimized by unscrupulous breeders. This is expected because these parrots are sold for more than $2,000. Since you are no expert to buying an African grey parrot, there are some factors that you should consider.
As already noted, there are just two kinds of these parrots. Ask the breeder what kind of African grey they are selling. Most definitely, the breeder will show you various Congo and Timneh parrots. One way to distinguish between the two is that Congo parrots are bigger than Timneh parrots.
You will know that you are looking at African grey parrots when they fluff up their wings when you approach them. This is their defense habit which they do when they feel threatened. They are also in the habit of chewing whatever they get hold into. If the breeder shows you the parrots, you should notice some twigs and toys inside their cages.
If you do not find all these among the African grey parrots presented to you, chances are, these are not real African greys. You should find yourself a decent breeder who will not swindle you. On the other hand, it is your responsibility to educate yourself on finding the right African grey parrot.
Swan Health Facts - 3 Tips To Raise Healthy Swans
Swans are gentle and elegant creatures. A lot of people have been familiar with them on books, especially on fairy tales. Their beauty is truly magnificent; their pure white feather complements on the lovely curvature of their neck. Because of the swans' timeless beauty, they are often added in ponds and lakes. Swans make the scenery in any pond or lake complete which further makes a peaceful nature impression. Although swans may look everlasting, they also suffer from some health problems. Their actual lifespan runs around 20 to 30 years but due to several health problems, swans only live for an average of 7 years. So if you are rearing swans in your place, it is important to know some important swan health facts in order to guide their health. The following are helpful information about swan health:
A lot of swans nowadays are dying from poison. Since swans are wandering birds, they are very susceptible from poisoning as they search their food along the way. Wild swans are the common victims of poison, but swans living on a natural pond or lake are also on risk since most bodies of water nowadays are polluted. In rearing swans, it is your duty to keep them from poisonous materials and provide them with safe sources of food to eat.Swan are responsible for their cygnets, but they oftentimes leave their sick cygnets behind. This is a natural animal instinct and you can take care of these sick cygnets. It is advisable to bring them on a veterinarian to check their overall health.An alarming issue about swan health facts is the diseases that they can get overseas. Some species of swans are migratory birds, and this has been a problem during the previous bird flu outbreak. If you are rearing migratory swan, be always watchful on their health.Another important detail that you must remember about swan health facts is the accidents that may happen to them. These accidents are commonly associated with their flight and if there is any broken bone on them especially on their long neck, don't hesitate to consult a veterinarian. Taking care of your swan is not a strenuous task; you just need to be watchful for them. Learn more about swan health facts especially from expert swan raisers as they know the common problems on a swan's health. With these facts, make sure to always watch the health of your swan!
Acquiring skills on rearing swans is not hard if you follow those who have done it successfully before. Learn more about raising swans and find out more tips about swan health facts at: Learn Additional Here Rate this ArticleSwan Health Facts - 3 Tips To Raise Healthy SwansNot Rated YetAndrew M Grey has published 14 articles. Article submitted on November 22, 2012. Word count: 402Getting to Know Your African Grey Parrot
Of all the parrot kinds out there, the African grey parrot is considered as the most intelligent, not just the most beautiful. Due to their superb talking abilities, African grey parrot has excellent communication skills. The two types of African grey are Congo and Timheh wherein the former has light gray color with reddish tail while the latter has dark charcoal gray color with maroon tail.
African grey parrots, further, are medium-sized parrots. An African grey parrot grows up to 14 inches on average. Males are larger than females though it is difficult to distinguish between the two. Female parrots, however, are more dignified and composed. They also have narrower heads as well as more slender necks.
The lifespan of an African grey parrot is 60 years wherein it might longer than its owner. Throughout these years, the owner should commit at understanding the unique needs of this parrot, keeping them stimulated in the process. For one, an African grey parrot is one of the most demanding of all parrot species. They tends to get bored more easily than other parrots thus, the environment should be highly interactive.
Training an African grey parrot requires commitment as well. This would not be that difficult considering the fact that these parrots are fast learners; they are proficient in learning new tricks. Nonetheless, you should use lots of reinforcements and rewards. They will help in teaching your parrot to talk.
When the needs of an African grey parrot are not satisfied, this might result to different behavioral problems like feather picking. Even when there is a slight change on his surrounding, he will turn into a cranky and picky parrot. What's worse, he might self-mutilate. Of course, you do not want this to happen.
An African grey parrot can be very challenging as well. You will eventually observe his non-compliance when being disciplined. He will find difficulties biting and chewing his food as well. These parrots pick up bad habits rather quickly, so as the owner, you should also be on your best behavior. As such, the parrots are most suited for big families especially with kids that will give the parrot lots of attention.
Be aware, however, that the black beak of the African grey parrot is hard. He uses it as a secondary hand which means that the kids might get beaten. Make them aware of this. Tell them that the proper way to handle these parrots is through giving them a scratch on their heads occasionally. Cuddle the parrot, but beware because he might attempt at kissing you. This not only hurts, but it will also subject your pet to harmful bacteria from your mouth.
When buying an African grey parrot, you should not be victimized by unscrupulous breeders. This is expected because these parrots are sold for more than $2,000. Since you are no expert to buying an African grey parrot, there are some factors that you should consider.
As already noted, there are just two kinds of these parrots. Ask the breeder what kind of African grey they are selling. Most definitely, the breeder will show you various Congo and Timneh parrots. One way to distinguish between the two is that Congo parrots are bigger than Timneh parrots.
You will know that you are looking at African grey parrots when they fluff up their wings when you approach them. This is their defense habit which they do when they feel threatened. They are also in the habit of chewing whatever they get hold into. If the breeder shows you the parrots, you should notice some twigs and toys inside their cages.
If you do not find all these among the African grey parrots presented to you, chances are, these are not real African greys. You should find yourself a decent breeder who will not swindle you. On the other hand, it is your responsibility to educate yourself on finding the right African grey parrot.
Learning Options For Aviaries And Cat Boxes
A bird aviary provides a space for birds to live and be protected from predators. Aviaries are often used for birds that have been injured or are sick to allow them time to heal in an environment that is close to their natural habitat. Anyone can create this type of area for birds easily.
There are many uses for this type of cage like enclosure used specifically for birds. Whether you are raising them for a specific purpose or you are helping injured or sick birds become well, it is important that they have ample space but also that they are provided protection from their predators. As you look at various designs, you will find that you can purchase one that is ready to assemble.
Deciding on the proper caging for any type of animal is very important today. As you look at the different choices that are available, you will find that there are many styles to choose from. Of course the area where you plan on using these cages will also need to be considered as well.
Many different animals are kept in captivity today. From domestic dogs to larger breeds of cats or even endangered animals, protecting them while they are in captivity is important. There are many dangers that face animals in the wild today.
Discovering the best way to do so is likely to involve keeping them inside an enclosed area for at least a period of time. This is especially true for sick or injured animals as they may be unable to defend themselves in the wild. Making sure they have ample space to move about as well as keeping their area as close to their natural habitat as possible will speed the process of recovery.
Cat boxes are used to help with training as well as keep them entertained. There are a variety of styles available for this type of item. There are boxes which are intended for litter training and there are others that are meant to help an animal adapt to new surroundings.
Having a bird aviary means you will get to view the birds in their natural habitat whether you are raising them or you are helping them recover. Aviaries are designed to allow the bird to fly about in an environment that is very similar to their natural environment. At the same time they are protected from predators within that enclosure.
When you need to find any type of animal hutch, it can be difficult to get the right one for your needs. Determining the options that you have will depend on several things including the type of animal as well as the cost of those hutches and housing options. For a wide range of budget friendly options, visit the Happy Hutch today online at http://www.happyhutch.co.uk/ .Budgie Mites - Seek And Destroy
We're all familiar with cats and dogs getting fleas, and the budgie equivalent is red mites. I don't think there's any animal in the world that doesn't have to deal with parasites. In the wild, animals can be stuck with parasites forever, but our pets are lucky, because they have us the clean them up.
Red mites feed off many different animals, and are more common among chicken owners, but they're happy to feed on our budgies also. These tiny, eight legged mites are less than a millimetre long, and are usually a greyish colour, making them nearly invisible.
Most of the time these mites hide in every crevice and crack around your budgie's cage, including under perches, under cage lining, and under the cage itself. But, in the evening, the mites crawl onto your budgie for a feast, with the average feeding lasting two hours. After they've finished eating, they're a nice red colour.
Budgies are in real danger from red mites, because the mites breed very quickly. Their week long breeding cycle means that in short space of time a small group of mites can develop into a colony of thousands. With thousands of tiny mouths feeding on your budgie, they can quickly become anaemic through loss of blood.
As if that isn't bad enough, your budgie's skin will be irritated constantly, especially when the mites are feeding. So, your budgie ends up getting hardly any sleep at night, which is bad for their physical and mental health. It's common for budgies with mites to be irritable and sleep a lot during the day.
While most budgie illnesses can't pass to people, red mites aren't fussy about who they feed from. If you notice little, red bite marks on your skin, it's a good indication that the mites could be feeding off you as well.
If you suspect your budgie has mites, a quick way to discover them is to wipe the underneath of their perches with a piece of tissue. If it comes out red, that's squashed mites, so you know they're there. Another way to discover them is to line the bottom of your budgie's cage with plain white paper, and watch for mites showing up against it, especially in the corners.
Eliminating Red Mites
Unfortunately, there's no easy solution to your mite problem. What you need is some elbow grease, and a lot of patience. You need to wash your budgie's cage, and all its accessories, in warm, soapy water. You need to completely submerge the cage, to make sure you get all the mites.
You also need to clean the whole area surrounding your budgie's cage, since the mites will crawl into any tiny crevice or hidey hole to rest and breed. It only takes a few surviving mites to give you a big infestation in a few weeks time.
After you've scrubbed the cage and its surroundings, you need to do it all again 5-6 days later. Since the mites have a 7 day breeding cycle, you want to get any newly hatched mites before they have a chance to breed.
When you've repeated this cleaning cycle two or three times, there's a good chance you've eliminated the mites, but you need to keep an eye on the situation.
There are some poisons available for dealing with mites, but most are poisonous to your budgie as well, and you wouldn't want to kill your bird just to get rid of its mites. Cleaning is the best solution, even if it is a little tedious.
You can discover more sick budgie information at my website, where you'll find out everything you need to know about budgies .Tips On What To Feed Swans The Right Way
Most of us are glad to see swans floating in public ponds, or even in our own lots. But to think it really well, it is not advisable to expose them on too much people. This will cause them into depending on passers-by to feed them more food as they desire. Not all people know what to feed swans, therefore, swan raisers that expose their swans to people should know the risk their swans might get.
So, what to feed swans? In effect to season changes and diet variations, swans need to take aquatic food in times of summer. This also means that they spend most of their time on water, which is why, while they are swimming underwater, they need to find food to eat. Food such as algae, underwater plants and the like are much pleasing to their diet. On some seasons, they ought to eat insects, cultivated grains and green plants.
While thinking of what to feed swans, you should also keep in mind the foods that are not allowed for them.
The following are examples:
Cooked and processed foodsAny food that is not advisable for us (like sugary, fatty, starchy and junk foods)Breads and pastries - this will cause a lot of stomach complications and other health problems.You should also note that any food that is served for them should be enough to fit in their beaks. As long as it is possible, feed them foods that are natural for their diet. Aside from learning more on what to feed swans, you should also familiarize yourself with the steps on how to feed them the proper way. Knowing the best techniques of handling foods for swans is also the best way of providing them the right caring and treatment.
Also, whatever you do with your animals, it is always proper to just enjoy watching them from afar. It pays to not get too much of their attention to see the natural way they act on things.
To ensure optimum pig nutrition, make sure that the feed you buy contains a lot of corn (for energy) and is low in cellulose (fiber) while having the proper proportion of nutrients appropriate for their level of development.
Acquiring skills on rearing swans is not hard if you follow those who have done it successfully before. Learn more about raising swans and find out more tips on feeding swans at: Learn More Here Necessary Things to Keep in Mind For Beehive Removal
Necessary things to keep in mind for beehive removal
Sometimes problems related with bees arise at many homes. Bees generally do not hurt someone in normal cases. However, if they get an indication that something might threaten their hives, they start attacking. A number of people are allergic to their stings. So, having aprofessional help for beehive removal becomes very important in such cases. This will ensure your safety from such little dangerous creatures. This process is very long and is executed systematically. Hiring some pest control service provider to carry out this job is a good option. Some even want to perform this process themselves but they should be prepared with the consequence.
Equipments required for bee extermination procedureVarious types of tools and equipments are available for this process. Some important tools are ladder, insecticides, hammer, driller, smoker, and a beekeeper suit with cap, gloves for proper protection. Locating nest of these creatures is not that easy. Some of the common areas where they often made a nest are chimneys at the roof, walls, trash bins, attics, rooftop etc. If their nest is located in a wall, then drill a hole, put pesticide from this hole, and listen to the buzz. Repeat the process until there is no buzz.
Best time to carry out this processThere is a proper time at which this bee removal Florida should be carried out. Choose the sleeping time of bees, which is from evening until morning. Time from late winters until spring is also good to consider because at this time the population is very small. Next step is to wear the protective suit and carry out the termination process. Use of insecticide is also necessary, as it will ensure that each insect is dead.
After carrying out the termination process, wash the place thoroughly using a detergent and water. This is done to make sure that all possible insect traces are cleaned and there is no possibility of bees to come back. It is a good practice to close all possible entry points where these insects can pass through.
It is suggested to hire some experienced service provider who is expert in dealing with these situations. Before hiring the one make it sure that the service provider is having all necessary tools and equipments. Do a little research before choosing a company, so that you have not to regret later. These companies take charges according to the work done and according to the location of nest.
The author is an experienced Content writer and publisher for Business Development. Visit at to know more about Bee Removal Florida and Bee keeper .All You Need To Know About The Homemade Chicken Feeder And Incubator
Raising chicken is a good sustainable income project. Moreover, it is a healthy and productive way of spending your free time. This is because chicken keep the compound free of insects and provide fresh protein-rich eggs. In order to improve the living conditions and productivity of chicken, the farmer should start investing in better methods of raising their poultry. He or she should adopt new ways of feeding the chicken and invest in devices that will maximize their production. This can be achieved by using a homemade chicken feeder and homemade chicken incubator respectively.
Homemade incubator
Incubators are devices that are used to hatch eggs for experimental purposes or so as to increase the number of chickens in a farm. You can make a homemade incubator using simple materials, such as a box and a heat source. On the other hand, you can decide to come up with a more elaborate assembly that is able to control, not only the temperature, but also the humidity in the incubator.
You should design it in such a way that it allows proper circulation of air. Therefore, make openings on the sides of the box and also under it. Use recycled commercial egg trays and egg cartons to hold the eggs in place and install a light bulb to provide warmth. If you want to maximize the number of eggs that hatch, you will have to install temperature and humidity controllers.
Homemade feeder
Chicken farmers always look for ways to feed their chicken effectively while minimizing the amount of food that goes to waste. There are some commercial feeders that are designed for that purpose. However, they are expensive. So, if you are on a tight budget, it is better to use readily available materials to make homemade feeders.
There are two types of homemade feeders that are commonly used. They are the PVC pipe feeders and the bucket feeders. The PVC feeders are made from modified PVC pipes. They prevent the chicken from scratching the food out and have drains that prevent accumulation of water in case of rain.
On the other hand Bucket feeders are simpler to construct. Buckets are readily available, so the only cost you incur is for a few of the other parts. Finally, they are able to hold more food, so they do not need constant refilling.
Those are some of the basic things you need to know about the homemade chicken incubator and the homemade chicken feeder. They are very reliable and help increase production in a chicken farm. Therefore, every farmer should learn how to make and use them.
How To Make A Chicken Coop Through Careful Deliberation Of Aspects Involved
How to make a chicken coop is not something that you should take lightly. It is not at all similar to putting up a box-like structure where your chickens will live. In fact, there are many aspects of chicken coop building that you need to pay attention to.
Materials To Use
The materials you will use for the bird cage will most likely be influenced by the amount of money you have allotted for this project. There are various materials you can use such as scrap lumber, recycled materials, adapted dog house, drums and more. The materials you will use will have a significant effect on how the final coop will appear.
Size
This will be affected by how many chickens you like to raise. Putting in too many birds in a very limited pen space is not healthy for your chickens. It may cause aggression problems, parasite and other health problems.
Chicken Run
This refers to the area outside and/or surrounding the coop where the birds are allowed to roam. This adequate apace is necessary for the animals to have their exercise that is needed for better lying of eggs. Ideally, the running space must be six feet square per chicken.
Protection Against Predators
No matter where you live, urban, suburban or rural area, there will always be predators that will put your chickens in danger (animals and other humans alike). You can put up chain-link fence, but this might not be enough. Small predators like raccoons and skunks may still get through the fence holes or even dig under just to get their chicken dinner. Use chicken wires with small holes not just for building a fence, but also underneath the chicken run.
Mobile/Fixed Foundation
A portable or mobile foundation will make coop maintenance easier. You will simply move the coop accordingly to clean underneath it. However, with a fixed foundation, the chicken pen will have more structural integrity and will also hold up much better through tear and wear.
Coop Windows
Windows play very important roles for the chicken raising and coop maintenance. Through windows, natural light from the sun will shine on your birds, making them healthier and more apt to lay eggs. Windows will also provide ventilation within the structure. Droppings from the chickens can produce gas that you simply cannot endure. These gases can escape through the windows.
Chicken Feeder
Your chickens' health will be greatly affected by the kind of feeder you used, as well as where you will place the feeder. If the chickens cannot reach the foods properly, it will result to unnecessary spilling. This will make the birds to peck at the flooring and cause structural damages after some time.
Climate
You just consider the general climate that occurs in your area. If it rains frequently, position it in a way that it will not be flooded. Shield your coop from strong winds.
Roosting/Nesting
There must be a rod in the pen where the chickens can roost or perch. As for nesting, you have to provide boxes specifically for laying eggs. About 2-3 chickens should be able to nest in your provided nesting places.
Books Chirping For All People
Books on birds are beneficial to all kinds of age and occupancy. Readers don't have to be bird-raisers to actually read one. All that's necessary is the interest in birds even if it means appreciating the beautiful pictures or watching them from afar. These are some of the bird books offered today:
For kids
Most parents or guiding adults have their children read bird books to get them interested and knowledgeable in the nature. Nature is what children sees growing up, and birds(so as other animals) are a big part of it; so book's a really good way to answer the children's curiosity about his/her surroundings. Plus, it is better to let the future generations know the importance of protecting Mother Nature while young. Children bird books are usually packed up with lots of photographs accompanied with simple stories and short captions. Children are not big readers so they understand things better when illustrated. Some examples of these children bird books are "Birds, Nests & Eggs (take along guides)", "The Littlest Owl" and "What's up duck?"
For Bird-raisers
Books on birds are very essential in bird-raising. It gives the raisers enough founding knowledge on figuring out the bird's preferences on food, habitat, living climate conditions and interaction with the other species. It serves as a manual reference in growing birds for better results. Some examples of these bird guide books are "Field guide to western birds", "Sibley guide to bird life and behavior" and "Birder's Life Lists and Diary".
For bird protectors and nature lovers
Birds are grouped into different species. Sadly, some of the species are already extinct. Extinct species are sometimes seen only though pictures. Books ensure that even some species are considered extinct; it will stay known to some people. In addition to that, it can also help preach ideas of preserving and saving mother earth. Few examples that has these ideas are "Eagle's Plume: The Struggle to Preserve the life and Haunts of American bald Eagle" and "Endangered Species!"
For photography and art fellows
Birds are like moving paintings for most art enthusiast. They see birds as a picture of different colors. The books on birds offered to these enthusiasts are mostly guidelines on how-to and where are perfect places to capture bird species. Making correct exposures are also mentioned on most of these kinds of books. Some examples of these are "Birds as Art", "Art of bird photography" and "The Field Guide to Photographing Birds"
For Medicine and Health
Illness passed from birds to people has been notified and recognized. Diseases like Avian flu and Parrot fever are the common ones. The books related to bird diseases are published to notify the public and medical professionals on prevention, symptoms and treatment. It is also published for people to distinguish which species of birds could possibly carry the disease. Few of the examples of the books are "Bird Flu: A virus of our own hatching", "The Great Bird Flu Hoax" and "Progress in Psittacosis Research and Control".
Important Pet Bird Accessories To Facilitate Your Pet Bird
Keeping birds at home is an interesting hobby but to keep that bird healthy and happy, you need to understand their environment carefully. There are some very important accessories and supplies that you need to purchase for your pet. Without proper bird accessories, your bird will not feel at home and he may get sick as well. First of all you need to have a safe but comfortable cage for the pet bird. Size of the cage depends upon the size of your pet bird and it should be spacious enough to keep the bird interested and busy. You should decorate the cage with some interesting things that can attract bird's attention because birds often come with a very curious nature and they always want something interesting to play with. Company of the bird is also very important because most of the birds cannot stay alone and they like to live in packs and families. You should avoid keeping a pet alone because they can get bored very easily and it will not be very fun to keep them alone.
Shower perch is also an interesting toy that can make most of the pet birds happy because birds always fond of water showers. These shower perches are not very expensive as well and are very easy to install. You should also provide enough water supplies to your birds for taking bath and for playing. Water is a very interesting sport for pet birds. Some people make their cages very spacious and big but it is also important that you should provide your bird some free time outside the cage. It is not very tough and especially when you have a lawn in front of your house. You can reserve some area with nets and let your pet bird play in that area for an hour during the day. This will provide your pet bird more fun and he will feel more lively and happy.
You can search online pet store for purchasing all of the pet accessories because there are lots of online pet stores that can provide you quality accessories to make your bird comfortable. If you are keeping your pet bird inside your room then you must install an air purified as well because birds can make the air polluted with small feathers and dust. Normally dust is present in every home but with birds inside the house that dust combines with the very small feathers. Air purifier can work well because the dust and feathers are no too tough to spot for a purifier and any normal quality purifier can do the job. Some people think that getting all of the above mentioned things for the feather pets can get pretty expensive and rightly so but you will never like to keep your bird pet in a miserable condition. You want to keep him happy and fresh and for that you should follow all of the above things.
Top 5 Bird Psychos
In eyes of humans birds are likely to be among the most peaceful and calm creatures. However, such an impression might be easily dispelled if to look at huge birds of prey. They can outrange even some aggressive mammals, as their habits and lifestyle is related to hunting, attacking and meat-eating. Some of them were honored in the list of top 5 furious birds of prey.
It is not for nothing one of the Ukrainian troops' division is called Erne. This bird species is also called golden eagle that is national symbol of about 5 countries in the world. Fierce character of eagles scares most of the small species, as cruelty is in its blood. If it hunts a small turtle, it won't eat immediately or at once. The erne is rather fly high and then drops a prey into the rocks. In Mongolia these eagles are even used in hunting alongside humans; where the hunter smears, the flying predator will kill a dozen of animals for pleasure.
Butcher bird is very small, but its psychotic imagination speaks on its cruelty. This bird is a true maniac among bird species. Notwithstanding an ability to eat some insects while flying, it hunts small rodents. Generally, this bird easily pins its victims on tree knots and bites it slowly. Butcher bird has tenacious beak, cruel temper and a good appetite.
Vultures are well-known birds of prey in Africa. Most species of vultures are quiet, patient scavengers, but black American subspecies of brown vulture has a significant defect in the breed - a weak sense of smell. Therefore, usually these birds follow normal vultures. Sometimes they even follow birds of prey in groups and when meal is found they essentially take it from a real owner. Groups of black vulture also hunt animals in motion, usually taking the offspring.
Kea parrot is distributed in New Zealand and is famous for its irritating behavior and scream it produces. Kea is incredibly curious examining everything unfamiliar with the help of beak, attacking cars, picnics and backpacks with things. Trash bags are, of course, the most favorite leisure. But the worst thing in their behavior is that they bite sheep, thus eating them by piece alive.
Pelican is probably the most insane bird in the world. The key thing about this species is that they feed of semi-passive way. The biggest beak in the world allows them eating prey alive, including ducks, pigeon and penguins in Africa. Every living thing that gets in the beak of a pelican is doomed to flounder helplessly in hydrochloric acid gastric juice with no hope of saving the resistance.