[ hmmm now that’s something that gets him to open and close his mouth. ]

Because the males fight with each other and I need to practice the gift Master Admin gave me. [ it was . . . straightforwardly sincere, and for a second ducks his head, with an implied apology. you get a free confession! ] I made a post about it earlier but I didn’t say that, because . . . Putting roosters together on purpose is cruel. But I still promise I won’t let them hurt each other, and I’ll keep them separated for most of the day!

[ and, after a nearly awkward pause. ]

A-and, the hens are cute.