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Sending Away the Mother Bird on Shabbat

Question

Is it permissible to send away the mother bird on Shabbat?

Answer

It is forbidden, both according to the Zohar and due to the prohibition of moving muktzeh eggs.

Source

Responsa Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim, Siman 100

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