Issue #06 APPENDIX C: Fluffington Manor Upgrades & New Quail Run

Micro-Environmental Stewardship in Action

Snapshot of August Activity

August brought a significant aviary upgrade at Fluffington Manor, reinforcing GSM’s commitment to micro-environmental care and animal well-being. The king quail flock—currently seven strong (Sharon, Petee, Rosie, Eric Penfold, and three babies: Ziggy, Peachie, and Bruno)—entered a dynamic breeding phase with four hens simultaneously sitting on eggs. The normally harmonious group experienced heightened territorial behaviour as the males, led by Petee with Eric as second in command, responded to the nesting cycle.

Amid this shift, young Bruno began to show signs of stress and minor injury as flock hierarchy intensified. To safeguard his health, a new internal quail run was constructed within the main enclosure, allowing Bruno protected space while maintaining visual and social contact with the group. This temporary separation preserves flock stability and ensures Bruno’s recovery, with plans to reintroduce him once the hens finish incubating and social dynamics settle.

This upgrade demonstrates GSM’s principle that care at the smallest scale mirrors responsibility at the largest, turning daily stewardship into a living model of balanced ecosystems and thoughtful intervention.