"Glorfindel" > wrote in message ...
> Leif Erikson wrote:
>
> Pearl wrote:
>
> <snip>
> >> What makes you think that you are qualified to know that?
>
> <snip>
>
> He isn't. And he is wrong. I have indeed studied animal
> biology, ethology, and behavior at a university level,
> and I also have practical experience with both domestic
> and exotic animals.
>
> None of that is required, however, to deal with the issue
> at hand. All that is necessary is reading the material
> available in print and on the Internet. Anyone can do it,
> but Leif and his various nyms do not appear to be willing
> to do the basic research necessary for an informed opinion.
>
> Look up "imprinting" and "socialization" and "wildlife
> rehabilitation". The earliest modern resource is
> Konrad Lorenz, who pioneered the scientific concept of
> imprinting, working with birds. All people working
> with re-releasing captive-bred wild species, or with
> natural behavior of such species, cover the subject.

I don't doubt you. In fact one of my roosters will do his/their
sweet little courtship dance if near enough. I raised him/them,
albeit together with mom and chicks. Now I understand why.