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A fowl retention system is used to passively retain fowl in a preselected natural habitat or a preselected created habitat and to compress the fowl territory. The fowl retention system includes a food/water station contained within a barrier assembly, a protective structure, and a man-made field str

A fowl retention system is used to passively retain fowl in a preselected natural habitat or a preselected created habitat and to compress the fowl territory. The fowl retention system includes a food/water station contained within a barrier assembly, a protective structure, and a man-made field strip. The fowl retention system provides for the compression of fowl territories, thereby increasing the fowl population per unit area. Further compression of the fowl territory locations provides an additional level of compression by propagating the high density population of the fowl. The protective structure is designed to shield the fowl from the elements and predators. The field strip is planted with native vegetation for both cover and the production of food. The food and water station provides a continuous food and water supply for the fowl.

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I claim: 1. A fowl retention system, comprising: a protective structure, wherein a fowl uses the protective structure as a sanctuary and as a shelter, the protective structure, comprising: a roof assembly comprising a roof structure and an impervious roof substantially completely covering the roof

I claim: 1. A fowl retention system, comprising: a protective structure, wherein a fowl uses the protective structure as a sanctuary and as a shelter, the protective structure, comprising: a roof assembly comprising a roof structure and an impervious roof substantially completely covering the roof structure, a plurality of uprights that suspend the roof assembly above the ground, a horizontal support secured between adjacent uprights and above the roof assembly, wherein the horizontal supports stabilize the adjacent uprights, a radial support secured between the ground and either an upright or a horizontal support, wherein the radial supports stabilize the uprights and the horizontal supports, a circumferential support secured between all but one of adjacent radial supports thereby creating a web of circumferential supports, whereby the adjacent radial supports without a circumferential support secured thereto provide access to the protective structure, a cap support secured to the horizontal supports, and a cover placed over the circumferential supports and the cap support; a habitat strip disposed near the protective structure, wherein the fowl use the habitat strip for nesting; and a station comprising a water supply, wherein the fowl establish a territory around the water supply, and further wherein the fowl utilize the protective structure and the habitat strip such that they do not migrate to another location. 2. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein food items from the habitat strip are the primary source of food for the fowl. 3. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein the fowl also utilize the habitat strip for cover. 4. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein the protective structure further comprises a skirt placed between the ground and at least one side of the roof assembly. 5. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein the cover is a natural vegetative cover. 6. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein the cover is of a man-made material. 7. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein the habitat strip is a plowed and planted portion of earth. 8. The fowl retention system according to claim 7, wherein the habitat strip is planted with native grasses. 9. The fowl retention system according to claim 8, wherein the native grasses produce seeds at varying times of the year such that there is always a supply of food for the fowl. 10. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein the station includes a barrier assembly to keep large animals away from the water supply. 11. The fowl retention system according to claim 10, wherein the barrier assembly further comprises a door panel utilized by an operator during setup and maintenance. 12. The fowl retention system according to claim 11, wherein the barrier assembly permits entry of fowl therethrough and restricts entry of larger animals. 13. The fowl retention system according to claim 11, wherein the barrier assembly further comprises a roof panel to protect components located within the barrier assembly. 14. The fowl retention system according to claim 13, wherein the water supply is housed beneath the roof panel for protection from the elements. 15. The fowl retention system according to claim 10, wherein the water supply is housed within the barrier assembly. 16. The fowl retention system according to claim 1, wherein the water supply comprises: a trough; a storage tank containing a water; and a float valve disposed on the trough and in fluid communication with the storage tank, wherein water disposed in the storage tank flows through the float valve to the trough when the water level in the trough is below the desired level, and further wherein the water does not flow through the float valve when the water level in the trough is at or above the desired level, thereby continuously maintaining the water level in the trough. 17. The fowl retention system according to claim 16, further comprising: a stand to support the storage tank and keep the tank elevated above the trough. 18. The fowl retention system according to claim 17, wherein the trough assembly is cantilevered off the front end of the stand assembly such that insects cannot climb to the water in the trough. 19. The fowl retention system according to claim 16, wherein the trough further comprises a ramp disposed in the trough, wherein the fowl that fall into the water exit the water by walking up the ramp. 20. The fowl feeding device according to claim 1, wherein the station further comprises a fowl feeding device.