Reports the case of a cockerel raised in isolation from other cocks which repeatedly attempted, but failed, to crow properly.
Also discusses behaviour in horses; one male will "look after" 20–25 females.
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Reports the case of a cockerel raised in isolation from other cocks which repeatedly attempted, but failed, to crow properly.
Also discusses behaviour in horses; one male will "look after" 20–25 females.
Has been looking for something about crop rotation in Origin and Variation.
Disagrees with the "Darwinian theory"; does not see evidence enough to support it. Will send CD any notes he makes for or against.
Received copy of Origin 6th ed. Has had trouble with worm measurements at Winchester.