The False Human Belief

As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime can break away from their bonds but for some reason, they did not.

He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away. "Well," trainer said, "when they are very young and much smaller we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, it's enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free."

The man was amazed. These animals could at any time break free from their bonds but because they believed they couldn't, they were stuck right where they were.

Like the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before?

Moral: Failure is a part of learning. We should never give up the struggle in life. You Fail not because you are destined to fail, but because there are lessons which you need to learn as you move on with your life.

Baby Camel and Mother

A mother and a baby camel were lying around, and suddenly the baby camel asked, "mother, may I ask you some questions? Mother said, "Sure! Why son, is there something bothering you? Baby said, "Why do camels have humps?" Mother said "Well son, we are desert animals, we need the humps to store water and we are known to survive without water". Baby said, "Okay, then why are our legs long and our feet rounded?" Mother said, "Son, obviously they are meant for walking in the desert. You know with these legs I can move around the desert better than anyone does!" Baby said, "Okay, then why are our eyelashes long? Sometimes it bothers my sight". Mother with pride said, "My son, those long thick eyelashes are your protective cover. They help to protect your eyes from the desert sand and wind".

Baby after thinking said, "I see. So the hump is to store water when we are in the desert, the legs are for walking through the desert and these eye lashes protect my eyes from the desert then what in god's name are we doing here in the Zoo!?"

Moral: Skills, knowledge, abilities and experiences are only useful if you are at the right place.

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Here are some animals with motivational benefits, along with their symbolic meanings:

1. Lion - Courage and Resilience

Symbolizes: Bravery, Strength, Leadership

1. Eagle - Freedom and Focus

Symbolizes: Vision, Inspiration, Determination

1. Butterfly - Transformation and Growth

Symbolizes: Renewal, Hope, Beauty

1. Dolphin - Joy and Intelligence

Symbolizes: Playfulness, Curiosity, Harmony

1. Elephant - Wisdom and Loyalty

Symbolizes: Memory, Perseverance, Protection

1. Wolf - Perseverance and Teamwork

Symbolizes: Adaptability, Loyalty, Survival

1. Tiger - Confidence and Passion

Symbolizes: Courage, Strength, Enthusiasm

1. Bear - Resilience and Protection

Symbolizes: Strength, Courage, Self-Care

1. Honeybee - Productivity and Community

Symbolizes: Hard Work, Teamwork, Sweet Success

1. Phoenix - Rebirth and Resilience

Symbolizes: Transformation, Hope, Renewal

Blood Moon

In the quiet village of Eldermoor, there was a legend of the Blood Moon—a night when the moon turned red, casting an eerie glow over the land. On this night, it was said that the spirits of the restless dead would rise, thirsting for revenge.

One autumn, as villagers prepared for the Blood Moon, strange things began to happen. Animals disappeared, crops wilted overnight, and eerie howls echoed through the hills. The villagers whispered in fear, wondering if this Blood Moon would be different.

When night fell, the moon rose, glowing deep crimson, illuminating the village with an unnatural light. Shadows stretched and danced across the ground, and a thick, cold mist rolled in, carrying the scent of decay. Then, the dead appeared.

They rose silently from their graves, their faces pale and eyes hollow, with a thirst for vengeance that could not be quenched. One by one, they crept through the village, silently entering the homes of those who had wronged them in life. Some villagers saw loved ones they had betrayed; others saw the faces of strangers with burning, accusing eyes.

In his home, the blacksmith Aaron heard soft footsteps and turned to find his long-dead brother, his skin rotting, his eyes glowing red in the moonlight. “You left me to die,” his brother’s hollow voice whispered. Aaron tried to scream, but his brother’s icy grip choked the breath from his lungs.

By morning, the village lay empty, save for a trail of blood-red mist that lingered in the streets. The Blood Moon had claimed its toll, and the restless spirits had returned to their graves, their vengeance satisfied… for now.

How to construct a poultry house:

Commercial chicken farming requires a high-level of expertise, understanding and commitment to be successful.

Whilst it’s important to emphasize the need for excellent flock management at all times, something that comes with experience and aptitude, adopting the correct housing techniques and equipment will set a firm foundation for success of your poultry venture.

The following is a guiding checklist for poultry house construction:

"A poultry house should provide the birds with a comfortable environment and protect them from the extremities of the prevailing weather (rain, wind and sunshine).

"It should have adequate space for the flock to be kept in the house. The ideal stocking density is:

1. Layers: one square metre for 6 birds.

2. Broilers: One square metre for 11 birds.

"It should be open-sided to allow natural ventilation with an east-west orientation to minimise the amount of sunlight entering the house directly. Its not good for sun rays to strike directly into the poultry house.

"It should be rectangular in shape and have a wall not higher than three feet on the longer side. The widith should be at least 7-9 metres, but for the length you are only limited by your land. Avoid building poultry houses in a square form.

"The wall can be made from stones, iron sheets, timber, silver boards or bricks

"The rest of the side of the wall should have a chicken wire mesh. The wire mesh on the sides of the house should be of a small gauge to prevent entry of wild birds, dogs and rodents. This normal chicken mesh is not long lasting.....within a few months it rusts and gets off the house. its better to use a plastic quoted mesh.

"The roof of the house should have a reflecting surface and pitched with overlaps to ensure that the house is comfortable and well ventilated. There should be enough gap between the birds and the roof to avoid heat stress. The pin of the house should be 8 metres from the ground, and the sides should be 5 metres.

"Concrete floors are the best finishing as they are easier to clean and disinfect. Do not put "nil" after putting concrete on the floor.

"There should be a foot-bath at the entrance of the house for those entering the poultry house to disinfect their foot wear. You know farm boys have a tendency of jumping the foot bath, but if it is wide enough they cannot jump it.

"To reduce the risk of rodents gaining entrance into the poultry house, clear all the vegetation in a radius of 3-5 metres around the pen.

"The feed store should also be separate from the house to reduce risk of attracting rodents.

"It should be constructed in isolated areas to minimise the risk of contamination.

"your poultry house plan must have a tank raised inside the poultry house. Exposing water to sunshine in bad, as it gets warm and birds may reject it, or may facilitate heat stress during the dry seasons.

"The house should be fenced to exclude stray animals and visitors.

"The doors should always be locked.

"On poultry farms, an all-in all-out system is the best management practice as it prevents the build up of disease causing organisms and disease outbreaks. Its always good to have one age group in each house, but not putting different ages in one house!

In case where farmers want to keep flocks of different ages, then each flock must be housed in its own.

Ventilation:

Ventilation is the circulation of fresh air through the flock house and exhaustion of stale air out of the flock units and its achieved by air passing from one side of the house and exhausting through the opposite side.

Ventilation of poultry houses serves several functions including:

1.Removing excess heat and moisture.

2.Providing oxygen while removing harmful gases.

3.Reducing dust hence improving the air quality.

You must always allow optimal ventilation to avoid chicks getting suffocated.

Here are ten facts about lions:Social Animals: Lions are the only big cats that live in groups, known as prides. A pride can consist of 10-15 lions, mainly females and their cubs, with a few males.