Q: Bird netting materials can prevent owls from getting into your chicken coop. Netting is typically placed over structural openings on your coop and can be attached with bird netting mounting clips. You can also use a tarp sheet if you want to give your chickens some shade. Local hardware or garden stores should stock all of these materials. Be sure to get some measurements from your coop so that you purchase something that is big enough. Use orange netting if possible, as both owls and hawks see this color well. Larger coops usually provide adequate protection for your chickens, making netting unnecessary. Areas with plenty of bushes and shrubs can provide natural cover from predatory birds like owls and make it more difficult for them to attack. If you plant your own ground cover plants, make sure they are varieties that chickens can eat like lavender, rosemary, sage, wormwood, fennel, thyme, nasturtium, and comfrey. Double-check that they are suited to your climate zone. Purchase pH papers online to check if your soil matches optimal pH levels. If it's outside of the recommended range of the plant you're going to grow, use an appropriate adjustment technique. Ground cover also provides shade for your chickens during the hot summer months. Prune branches and remove any trees that make ideal perching spots. Before you conduct any removal services, make sure that any tree or structure you're removing is on your property. Hire an arborist for anything you are uncomfortable doing on your own. If there are trees on neighboring property that are giving you owl problems, discuss the possibility of removal with your neighbor before taking any action. Roosting spike strips have vertically-positioned spikes that make it impossible for owls and birds to land on them. Owls typically perch in high spots to observe your chickens and plan their method of attack. Take note of any regions that could be used for roosting in proximity of your chicken coop and place roosting spikes on them, such as near rain gutters. Roosting spikes can be purchased online or at local home hardware stores, and are also called "pigeon spikes." Use non-silicone-based outdoor construction glue to apply spikes to steel. You'll need at least 4 number #8 wood screws for every 0.61 m (2-foot) section of spikes installed. with at least 15.24 metres (50.0ft) between each post. For free range chickens, electric fences are fairly cheap and not too tough to install. Although they are more effective for defending from ground prey, these fences can also prevent owls from attacking. You can attach electric fences to pole shockers, which can prevent owls from perching on any poles close to your chickens.
A: Cover your chicken coop with protective material. Raise your chickens in regions with ample ground cover. Remove perching sites within 91 metres (299ft) of your chickens. Place roosting spikes on perching areas 91 metres (299ft) past your coop. Install an electric fence

Q: Taro root can actually be toxic to humans if it is ingested raw. You should always cook taro root completely to avoid any possible side effects from eating the raw root. Always err on the side of caution and overcook the taro root instead of undercooking it. Since taro root is toxic in its raw form, it's important to wear gloves while you are touching the root. This will help prevent any possible reactions to the toxicity of the root. The hairy external skin is also quite irritating to human skin, so the gloves help protect your skin in this respect as well. Washing food before consumption is always important, but it's especially important with the taro root because of the toxicity factor. Cleaning the taro root can help remove additional toxins before cooking the root makes the rest fully edible. Peel the taro root with a knife or peeling utensil. Run the peeled taro root under cold water in the sink and use your fingers to wipe away any excess dirt or debris.
A: Avoid eating taro root raw. Wear gloves while handling the taro root. Clean the taro root well before cooking.

Q: In some cultures, pointing with an index finger, giving the "ok" sign, and other common gestures can be seen as offensive. Since you may not know which gestures could be mistaken in this way, stick to "open-handed" gestures. For instance, try using your whole hand if you need to point to something. Keep your feet on the floor, sit up straight, don't use your arms too expressively, and otherwise keep your posture more or less conservative. This is because certain postures can be seen as offensive to others. For instance, showing your foot in some cultures is seen as a rude gesture, so you would not want to cross your legs in a way that your sole sticks out. If it becomes clear that a less formal posture is acceptable, you can follow suit. Some cultures may expect more physical contact between people when communicating than other cultures do. For example, some cultures may shake or touch hands more willingly than others. Don't take it as offensive if another culture is more or less physical than you are used to when communicating. The exception is if you think you are being violated or abused. If you are uncomfortable, let others know. It's a good rule of thumb to be conservative with the way you touch people from other cultures when communicating with them. However, if they appear to use more physical contact, follow suit if you are comfortable doing so. In some cultures, looking another person in the eye when you speak is seen as a sign of honesty and interest. In other cultures, however, it may be seen as disrespectful, confrontational, or a sign of sexual interest. Conversely, some cultures think than not looking a superior person in the eye when communicating is a sign of respect. It is common for different cultures to use facial expressions differently. For instance, Americans may smile frequently, while other cultures may see excessive smiling as a sign of shallowness. When communicating with people from other cultures, you may notice that they are more expressive with their face (to show happiness, sadness, frustration, etc.) than you are used to, or you may notice that they do not show much expression at all. Much communication is non-verbal, no matter what the culture. However, you can focus on the content of what is being said, and ask questions to clarify if you need to. For instance, if someone reacts to something you say with an unexpected smile or laughter, you may need to say "Actually, I'm being I'm serious." Some cultures may require more personal space than others. If you are communicating with people from another culture and you find they get closer to you or farther away from you than you are used to, it's not necessarily the case that they are invading your space or trying to avoid you. Just try to follow their cues regarding personal space and communicate as best you can.
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Use "open-handed" gestures. Assume a formal posture at first. Understand rules regarding touching. Know how to make or avoid eye contact. Expect different facial expressions. Respect the amount of personal space the situation requires.