Is the owner liable for damage caused by a bird owned by him that picks up grain while released during the day?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Beverages (Intoxicants)

Book 53 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The owner is not liable for damage caused by a bird, such as a pigeon, that picks up grain when released during the day. This is because the bird is treated like livestock whose release during the day is customary.