Please don't take this disrespectfully.



Everyone here brings something to the table even when we mull over why this?, why that? It's how we learn. I have saved many photos and good posts to my favorites and documents over the years and have benefitted from the regulars over the years like yourself.



That being said, While I envy you to be able to observe all these things long term in nature Most of us rarely have the oppurtunity to do so and have to settle with having the "bug" for these animals and interacting with them in less than a "wild" manner(hence easily maintained cages) Not everyone is blessed to be able to look out their window and see wild horses. Most of us that enjoy horses for example have to come to grips that we have them in captivity and keep them in barns, turn them out, put them in stalls(hopefully large box stalls)and appreciate being able to share some good things in being around them. They will never combat to lead the herd, pick their own mates or choose to graze where they want. It is what it is. Same with Dogs. Pack animals we don't allow for pack mentality, hunting and group behaviours. Heck some folks just have cats.



Always appreciate hearing from folks that observe the real wild deal and am open to treating my animals better but feel like sometimes we need to make peace with their existance in captivity. Heck, sometimes I feel bad that I keep them as pets, other times I realize it makes my life more interesting.



I'd appreciate if you wouldn't nuke me. Just trying to respectfully express an opinion. My hairs just beginning to grow back from the last time.



Bob.

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