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Catching Wild Chickens… How Hard Can It Be?
March 2, 2025 · 32 min · 69K views
What this video covers
Living aboard the 45-ft vessel Nahoa in French Polynesia, the crew faces supply shortages due to a local fuel pump failure and limited cargo ship deliveries.0:16 Infestations of weevils in dry goods like rice and nuts force the disposal of significant food stores.3:18 While anchored in a remote atoll, the crew explores abandoned copra camps and attempts to supplement their diet by hunting coconut crabs and wild chickens.20:51 They construct a manual trap using sticks, line, and bait to capture a wild chicken, which they release after a successful test.15:29 The crew also examines discarded fishing gear, including drifting FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices) equipped with GPS transponders, and observes local infrastructure like wells and pearl-cultivation tools found in abandoned island outposts.23:20 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of remote cruising, including the necessity of managing fuel for engine-driven water makers and the reality of food spoilage in tropical climates.
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