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Wingstead

Make Room for Wings.

Specification

Wingstead is a modular AI-powered specification for software that teaches users about birds and helps them plan, design, build, and manage healthy bird habitats for gardens, farms, and homesteads. The system combines avian education, species and breed intelligence, egg production, husbandry, welfare, space planning, garden integration, flock management, and AI-assisted architectural design into a unified platform.

Wingstead shall be designed as a modular system in which core modules provide the foundational capabilities of the platform and optional plugin modules extend the system with specialized species, data sources, integrations, design capabilities, automation, and external services.

Core Principles

Modular architecture
Open source implementation
Local-first operation where practical
Vendor-neutral interfaces
User-controlled data
Human-in-the-loop decision making
Source-backed knowledge
Explainable recommendations
Species-specific requirements
Welfare-centered design
Practical homestead integration
Parametric design
Constraint-based planning
Conversational AI interaction
Exportable designs and data
Extensible plugin architecture
Transparent assumptions
Design validation before construction output

Core Modules

Avian Knowledge Core

The Avian Knowledge Core shall provide the foundational educational knowledge system for birds.

Features shall include:

Bird biology
Anatomy
Physiology
Life cycles
Taxonomy
Behavior
Communication
Social behavior
Flock dynamics
Foraging
Roosting
Nesting
Grooming
Dust bathing
Seasonal behavior
Environmental adaptation
Domestication
Human and bird relationships
Species comparisons
Educational glossary
Searchable knowledge
Cross-linked topics
Source references
Knowledge versioning

Species Intelligence

The Species Intelligence module shall provide species-specific information and requirements.

Features shall include:

Species profiles
Species identification
Species characteristics
Adult size
Growth patterns
Lifespan information
Temperament
Activity levels
Social requirements
Climate tolerance
Housing requirements
Space requirements
Nesting requirements
Roosting requirements
Feeding requirements
Water requirements
Egg production
Breeding characteristics
Garden compatibility
Homestead compatibility
Species-specific limitations
Species comparison
Species selection recommendations

Breed Intelligence

The Breed Intelligence module shall provide breed-specific information where applicable.

Features shall include:

Breed profiles
Breed characteristics
Adult size
Growth rate
Temperament
Activity
Noise characteristics
Climate suitability
Egg production
Egg characteristics
Broodiness
Foraging ability
Meat characteristics
Social behavior
Space requirements
Housing requirements
Garden suitability
Homestead suitability
Breed comparisons
Breed selection recommendations

Egg Production

The Egg Production module shall teach and manage the biological and practical aspects of egg production.

Features shall include:

Egg formation
Reproductive biology
Age of first laying
Laying cycles
Peak production
Seasonal production
Production decline
Egg size
Egg color
Egg characteristics
Nesting behavior
Nest design
Nest capacity calculations
Egg collection
Egg handling
Egg storage
Egg production records
Production forecasting
Fertility tracking
Breeding egg management
Incubation planning
Hatching planning
Brooding requirements

Space Requirements

The Space Requirements module shall calculate appropriate physical space for birds based on species, breed, flock size, age, environment, management style, and intended use.

Features shall include:

Indoor space calculations
Outdoor space calculations
Run calculations
Pen calculations
Pasture calculations
Roost calculations
Nest calculations
Feeder capacity
Waterer capacity
Brooder capacity
Quarantine space
Storage space
Human access space
Maintenance clearances
Cleaning access
Door clearances
Bird access openings
Expansion capacity
Seasonal capacity
Flock density analysis
Minimum space
Recommended space
Enhanced space
Species-specific calculations
Breed-specific adjustments
Age-based adjustments

Wingstead shall distinguish between minimum acceptable space, recommended space, and enhanced space rather than automatically designing toward minimum capacity.

Welfare and Enrichment

The Welfare and Enrichment module shall help users design environments that support natural behaviors and healthy living conditions.

Features shall include:

Natural behavior support
Environmental enrichment
Perches
Roosts
Dust bathing
Foraging
Scratching
Grazing
Exploration
Shelter
Shade
Weather protection
Social interaction
Behavioral observation
Stress indicators
Overcrowding indicators
Environmental quality assessment
Welfare assessments
Habitat complexity recommendations

Housing Knowledge

The Housing Knowledge module shall provide educational and practical information about bird housing.

Supported housing concepts shall include:

Coops
Poultry houses
Duck houses
Goose shelters
Quail housing
Turkey housing
Guinea fowl housing
Pigeon lofts
Brooders
Mobile housing
Permanent housing
Portable shelters
Barn housing
Aviaries
Covered runs
Open runs
Pasture systems
Rotational housing
Multi-species housing
Seasonal housing
Emergency housing

Housing Design

The Housing Design module shall translate bird requirements into physical housing specifications.

Features shall include:

Coop size calculation
House size calculation
Run size calculation
Nesting box calculation
Roost calculation
Door calculation
Ventilation calculation
Window calculation
Roof calculation
Flooring calculation
Wall calculations
Predator barrier calculations
Fencing calculations
Gate calculations
Ramp calculations
Water system planning
Feed system planning
Lighting planning
Electrical planning
Drainage planning
Cleaning access
Storage
Human access
Bird access
Expansion planning

Garden Integration

The Garden Integration module shall model relationships between birds, gardens, crops, soil, pests, compost, and seasonal land use.

Features shall include:

Bird and garden relationship mapping
Insect management
Slug management
Weed management
Foraging zones
Controlled access zones
Crop protection
Garden exclusion zones
Rotational areas
Seasonal access
Post-harvest access
Soil disturbance planning
Manure collection
Compost integration
Bedding composting
Nutrient cycling
Crop compatibility
Bird-sensitive crop identification
Garden recovery periods

Homestead Utility

The Homestead Utility module shall identify useful roles birds can serve within a garden, farm, or homestead.

Features shall include:

Egg production
Meat production
Pest management
Grazing
Foraging
Weed management
Garden cleanup
Manure production
Compost inputs
Soil management
Food system integration
Breeding
Hatching
Educational use
Property awareness
Species-specific benefits
Species-specific limitations
Cost and benefit analysis

Flock Management

The Flock Management module shall provide tools for managing individual birds and groups.

Features shall include:

Flock creation
Individual bird profiles
Bird identification
Age tracking
Sex tracking
Breed tracking
Acquisition records
Mortality records
Egg production records
Weight tracking
Growth tracking
Behavioral records
Breeding records
Hatch records
Flock composition
Flock capacity
Replacement planning
Expansion planning
Retirement planning

Nutrition

The Nutrition module shall provide species and life-stage appropriate feeding information.

Features shall include:

Species-specific nutrition
Age-based feeding
Growth-stage feeding
Layer nutrition
Breeding nutrition
Juvenile nutrition
Foraging
Treat information
Grit
Calcium
Minerals
Water requirements
Feeding schedules
Feed consumption tracking
Feed storage
Feed waste reduction
Feeder capacity
Waterer capacity

Health and Biosecurity

The Health and Biosecurity module shall provide educational information and operational tools for maintaining healthy flocks.

Features shall include:

Normal behavior references
Health observation
Warning signs
Health records
Quarantine planning
Isolation housing
Cleaning schedules
Sanitation planning
Biosecurity planning
Wild bird interaction controls
Rodent control considerations
Equipment sanitation
Visitor management
New bird introduction
Veterinary escalation guidance
Emergency planning
Disease information references

The system shall distinguish educational information from veterinary diagnosis and shall identify circumstances requiring professional veterinary evaluation.

Predator Protection

The Predator Protection module shall help users identify and mitigate risks to birds.

Features shall include:

Predator identification
Site-specific predator assessment
Ground predator protection
Aerial predator protection
Burrowing predator protection
Rodent protection
Snake considerations
Secure doors
Secure latches
Fencing
Hardware cloth
Covered runs
Night enclosures
Predator inspection
Vulnerability analysis

Climate and Environmental Design

The Climate and Environmental Design module shall adapt housing recommendations to environmental conditions.

Features shall include:

Climate-aware housing
Temperature considerations
Heat management
Cold-weather management
Ventilation
Humidity
Rain management
Snow considerations
Wind protection
Shade
Sun exposure
Seasonal design
Storm preparation
Extreme weather planning
Regional adaptation
Microclimate considerations

Site Planning

The Site Planning module shall transform available property information into design constraints.

Users shall be able to provide:

Available dimensions
Property boundaries
Construction area
Existing structures
Garden boundaries
Trees
Vegetation
Utilities
Water sources
Electrical sources
Drainage
Slopes
Terrain
Access paths
Existing fences
Existing structures
Desired orientation
Expansion areas

The system shall evaluate the available site against bird requirements and user-defined constraints.

AI Architectural Design

The AI Architectural Design module shall generate custom bird housing and enclosure designs from user requirements.

Users shall be able to specify:

Bird species
Breed
Number of birds
Bird age
Available space
Desired housing type
Indoor space
Outdoor space
Budget
Materials
Climate
Garden relationship
Automation requirements
Storage requirements
Access requirements
Maintenance preferences
Expansion requirements

The system shall convert these requirements into a parametric design.

Generated designs may include:

Site plans
Floor plans
Elevations
Sections
Roof plans
Foundation plans
Framing plans
Run layouts
Pen layouts
Fence layouts
Gate layouts
Ventilation layouts
Predator protection layouts
Interior layouts
Construction details

Dimensional Design Engine

The Dimensional Design Engine shall calculate and maintain all measurements used by generated designs.

Features shall include:

Overall dimensions
Interior dimensions
Wall dimensions
Opening dimensions
Roof dimensions
Framing dimensions
Nest dimensions
Roost dimensions
Door dimensions
Ramp dimensions
Run dimensions
Fence dimensions
Gate dimensions
Clearance dimensions
Ventilation dimensions
Construction reference points
Scale information
Measurement annotations

When a user changes a major requirement, dependent dimensions shall be recalculated automatically.

Design Validation

The Design Validation module shall inspect generated designs before they are presented as construction-ready outputs.

Validation shall include:

Capacity validation
Space validation
Nest validation
Roost validation
Ventilation validation
Access validation
Maintenance access
Predator protection
Drainage
Design geometry
Dimensional consistency
Construction sequence
Missing components
Conflicting requirements
Impossible dimensions
User constraint conflicts

The system shall clearly identify assumptions, uncertainties, limitations, and requirements for professional review.

Construction Planning

The Construction Planning module shall convert validated designs into practical construction documentation.

Features shall include:

Bill of materials
Material quantities
Lumber requirements
Sheet material requirements
Roofing requirements
Hardware requirements
Fasteners
Fencing
Mesh
Flooring
Bedding
Waterproofing
Drainage materials
Door hardware
Hinges
Latches
Cut lists
Assembly lists
Construction sequence
Step-by-step instructions
Construction checklists
Material substitutions
Waste estimation
Expansion planning
Repair planning

Visualization

The Visualization module shall provide multiple representations of designs.

Supported outputs shall include:

Two-dimensional plans
Dimensioned diagrams
Exploded diagrams
Isometric views
Exterior views
Interior views
Cross-sections
Component diagrams
Bird movement diagrams
Ventilation diagrams
Predator protection diagrams
Garden integration diagrams
Construction sequence diagrams

Design Iteration

The Design Iteration module shall allow users to modify generated designs through conversational instructions.

Users shall be able to request changes such as:

Increase flock capacity
Reduce footprint
Increase outdoor space
Add nesting boxes
Add storage
Add another enclosure
Add an automated door
Move the entrance
Change the roof
Change materials
Change budget
Improve cleaning access
Increase predator protection
Add garden integration
Expand the design

The system shall recalculate dependent requirements after modifications and identify newly introduced conflicts.

Materials and Cost Planning

The Materials and Cost Planning module shall connect designs to material requirements.

Features shall include:

Material quantity calculations
Material categories
User-supplied materials
Reclaimed-material planning
Material substitutions
Cost estimates
Budget constraints
Cost comparisons
Waste reduction
Construction budgeting
Maintenance-cost estimates
Long-term ownership considerations

Local Requirements

The Local Requirements module shall help users identify external requirements that may affect construction or animal keeping.

Features shall include:

Zoning research prompts
Building-code research prompts
Animal ordinance research prompts
Setback considerations
Permit considerations
HOA considerations
Agricultural-use considerations
Jurisdiction-specific requirements
Regulatory source tracking
Professional review prompts

Wingstead shall not represent regulatory information as universal. Requirements shall be associated with the applicable jurisdiction and source.

Knowledge Provenance

The Knowledge Provenance module shall maintain traceability for information used by the system.

Features shall include:

Source attribution
Source metadata
Publication dates
Source organizations
Evidence classification
Recommendation confidence
Conflicting-source detection
Source comparison
Knowledge versioning
Review dates
Citation tracking
User-visible sources
Expert-reviewed information
Community contributions
Correction workflows

AI Advisor

The AI Advisor shall provide a conversational interface to the Wingstead knowledge and design systems.

Capabilities shall include:

Natural-language questions
Bird education
Species selection
Breed selection
Flock planning
Housing recommendations
Garden integration
Egg-production guidance
Husbandry guidance
Seasonal planning
Construction assistance
Design assistance
Maintenance assistance
Source-backed responses
Explainable recommendations
Context-aware recommendations

Automation

The Automation module shall provide optional support for monitoring and controlling bird environments.

Potential capabilities shall include:

Automatic doors
Lighting
Temperature monitoring
Humidity monitoring
Water monitoring
Feed monitoring
Cameras
Motion detection
Predator alerts
Egg-production alerts
Environmental alerts
Ventilation controls
Automated watering
Automated feeding
Remote monitoring
Local automation
Human approval controls

Import and Export

The Import and Export module shall support portability of designs, records, and knowledge.

Supported exports may include:

PDF plans
SVG diagrams
PNG diagrams
CAD-compatible data
Structured design data
Bills of materials
Cut lists
Construction instructions
Species profiles
Flock records
Garden plans
Machine-readable project specifications
JSON project data

Local-First Data

The Local-First Data module shall prioritize user control and portability.

Features shall include:

Local project storage
Offline operation
Local knowledge storage
Local AI model support
User-controlled data
Exportable records
Portable configurations
Self-hosting
Vendor-neutral interfaces
Federated knowledge options
Modular backend services

Accessibility

The Accessibility module shall make the system usable by people with different abilities and technical experience.

Features shall include:

Keyboard navigation
Screen-reader support
High-contrast interfaces
Accessible diagrams
Text descriptions
Alternative measurement representations
Voice interaction
Conversational controls
Beginner mode
Intermediate mode
Advanced mode
Expert mode
Adjustable interface complexity

Education

The Education module shall provide structured learning experiences.

Features shall include:

Beginner bird education
Species learning paths
Breed learning paths
Interactive lessons
Knowledge checks
Quizzes
Illustrated explanations
Husbandry education
Construction education
Garden integration education
Egg production education
Breeding education
Seasonal education
Homestead planning education
Progressive learning levels

Community and Documentation

The Community and Documentation module shall support collaborative development and knowledge improvement.

Features shall include:

User documentation
Developer documentation
Specification documentation
Design standards
Contribution workflows
Knowledge corrections
Community design library
Community construction plans
Design reviews
Reusable templates
Reusable modules
Version-controlled specifications

Governance and Safety

The Governance and Safety module shall provide safeguards around AI-generated recommendations and construction designs.

Features shall include:

Human approval workflows
Explicit design assumptions
User confirmation of measurements
Design validation
Construction-risk warnings
Animal-welfare safeguards
Veterinary escalation
Structural-engineering escalation
Electrical review prompts
Plumbing review prompts
Local-code review prompts
Uncertainty disclosure
Source transparency
Audit trails
Design revision history

Optional Plugin Modules

Wingstead shall support optional plugins that extend functionality without requiring every deployment to install every capability.

Species Plugins

Optional species-specific knowledge packages may provide:

Species profiles
Species requirements
Species behavior
Species housing
Species nutrition
Species breeding
Species egg production
Species health information
Species garden compatibility

Breed Plugins

Optional breed packages may provide:

Breed databases
Breed characteristics
Production data
Temperament data
Climate suitability
Housing requirements
Breed comparisons

Housing Plugins

Optional housing packages may provide specialized designs for:

Chicken coops
Duck houses
Goose houses
Quail houses
Turkey houses
Guinea fowl houses
Pigeon lofts
Mobile houses
Brooders
Aviaries
Barn systems
Pasture shelters

Architectural Plugins

Optional architectural plugins may provide:

Advanced CAD generation
Parametric modeling
3D modeling
Structural modeling
Advanced drawing generation
Building component libraries
Architectural templates
Construction detailing

Materials Plugins

Optional material plugins may provide:

Material databases
Regional material availability
Reclaimed material libraries
Material pricing
Material substitution
Supplier integrations
Construction component libraries

Climate Plugins

Optional climate plugins may provide:

Regional climate data
Historical weather
Seasonal conditions
Heat risk
Cold risk
Wind conditions
Precipitation
Snow conditions
Microclimate modeling

Garden Plugins

Optional garden plugins may provide:

Crop databases
Pest databases
Garden mapping
Crop protection
Bird compatibility
Rotation planning
Compost planning
Soil management

Automation Plugins

Optional automation plugins may integrate:

Sensors
Cameras
Smart doors
Feeders
Waterers
Lighting
Ventilation
Environmental controllers
Local automation systems

Mapping Plugins

Optional mapping plugins may support:

Property mapping
Satellite imagery
Site measurements
Terrain analysis
Sun analysis
Shadow analysis
Existing structure mapping
Garden mapping

Computer Vision Plugins

Optional computer vision capabilities may provide:

Bird identification
Bird counting
Individual bird recognition
Egg detection
Nest occupancy
Behavioral observation
Predator detection
Environmental assessment
Existing structure analysis

AI Model Plugins

AI model plugins may allow deployments to use:

Local language models
Remote language models
Vision models
Specialized reasoning models
CAD generation models
Image generation systems
Embedding models
Retrieval systems

The core system shall remain capable of operating without requiring a single proprietary AI provider.

Regulatory Plugins

Optional regulatory plugins may provide jurisdiction-specific information about:

Zoning
Building requirements
Animal ordinances
Setbacks
Permits
Agricultural uses
HOA restrictions
Local construction requirements

Knowledge Source Plugins

Optional knowledge source plugins may connect Wingstead to:

Universities
Agricultural extension services
Government agencies
Veterinary resources
Scientific publications
Agricultural organizations
Species organizations
User-maintained knowledge repositories

Export Plugins

Optional export plugins may provide:

CAD formats
BIM formats
Advanced PDF plans
SVG
DXF
Structured data
Construction software integrations
3D model formats

AI Design Workflow

Wingstead shall support an end-to-end design workflow.

The workflow shall include:

Define

The user describes the birds, available space, goals, materials, budget, environment, and desired features.

Understand

Wingstead identifies species requirements, flock requirements, housing requirements, garden relationships, environmental conditions, and construction constraints.

Calculate

The system calculates space, capacity, dimensions, ventilation, nesting, roosting, access, run requirements, and other relevant requirements.

Design

The AI generates a site-specific housing and enclosure design.

Validate

The system checks the design for dimensional consistency, animal requirements, access, maintenance, ventilation, predator protection, and other constraints.

Review

The user reviews assumptions, measurements, recommendations, and generated plans.

Revise

The user modifies the design conversationally.

Document

Wingstead generates drawings, measurements, materials, cut lists, and construction instructions.

Build

The user uses the generated documentation as a construction planning resource, subject to appropriate professional and local review.

Manage

The completed habitat can be connected to flock, garden, maintenance, and automation systems.

Improve

Observed results and user feedback can be used to refine future designs.

Design Input Model

Wingstead shall maintain a structured representation of design inputs.

Inputs may include:

Project name
Location
Available area
Existing structures
Bird species
Breed
Bird count
Bird age
Bird sex
Intended purpose
Indoor housing preference
Outdoor access
Garden relationship
Climate
Terrain
Materials
Budget
Utilities
Water
Electricity
Automation
Maintenance preferences
Accessibility requirements
Expansion requirements
User-defined dimensions
User-defined restrictions

Design Output Model

A generated design may contain:

Project summary
Design assumptions
Site plan
Floor plan
Elevations
Sections
Roof plan
Foundation information
Framing information
Enclosure layout
Ventilation layout
Predator protection
Nesting configuration
Roost configuration
Feeding configuration
Watering configuration
Storage configuration
Materials
Hardware
Cut list
Measurements
Construction sequence
Maintenance requirements
Validation results
Warnings
Professional review requirements
Source references
Design revision history

Future Capabilities

Wingstead may eventually support:

Computer-vision flock monitoring
Automated bird counting
Individual bird recognition
Egg recognition
Nest monitoring
Behavioral anomaly detection
Environmental anomaly detection
Predator detection
Automated space assessment
Property scanning
Drone-based site analysis
Three-dimensional habitat modeling
Generative CAD
Parametric coop generation
Digital twins
Flock movement simulation
Ventilation simulation
Seasonal habitat simulation
AI-assisted construction verification
Automated design optimization

Specification Requirements

A compliant Wingstead implementation should:

Maintain a modular architecture
Separate core functionality from optional plugins
Preserve user-defined constraints
Identify design assumptions
Validate generated dimensions
Distinguish minimum and recommended requirements
Provide source attribution for factual recommendations
Avoid presenting uncertain information as fact
Provide appropriate professional-review warnings
Support export of user data
Avoid unnecessary vendor lock-in
Keep AI-generated designs editable
Maintain design revision history
Keep animal welfare central to housing recommendations
Provide transparent calculations where practical
Allow specialized capabilities to be added through plugins

Specification Branding License (SBL)

Standard

Fully AGPL-3.0+ compliant system
Copyleft enforced for network deployments
Required attribution:
- Roxanne Ardary
- https://www.roxanneardary.com/

Optional

Specification Branding License (SBL)
- Attribution-free commercial deployment
- Pricing based on scale, usage, and deployment scope
- https://roxanneardary.com/wingstead/

License & Notice Requirements

Wingstead is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later (AGPL-3.0+).

By contributing to any Open Arsenal project, you agree that your contributions will also be released under this license.

Please note the following:

All contributions must comply with the AGPL-3.0+ terms.
Under Section 7 of the license, all redistributions, forks, and derivative works must preserve attribution to:
Roxanne Ardary and roxanneardary.com.
Wingstead specifications are free to use with attribution. A Specification Branding License can be negotiated upon request.
The project’s notice.md file tracks attribution requirements and contributor acknowledgments. Any update that adds new contributors or modifies attribution should also update notice.md.
When submitting a pull request, ensure that any new files maintain the attribution headers where applicable.
Network-deployed versions of this software must also remain fully AGPL-3.0+ compliant, including exposure of source code modifications when applicable under the license.

For full legal details, please refer to the AGPL-3.0+ license and the project’s notice.md file.

Notice – Wingstead

Attribution Requirement: Under Section 7 of the AGPL 3.0+ license, all redistributions, forks, and derivative works, including network-deployed versions of this project, must provide attribution to Roxanne Ardary and roxanneardary.com.

Contributors

This file tracks contributors and their specific contributions to the project.

Roxanne Ardary, roxanneardary.com – August 28, 2026
Created the repository for Wingstead. Developed the specification for an AI-powered bird knowledge, husbandry, habitat planning, garden integration, and custom coop, house, and pen design system.
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License – Wingstead

This repository is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later (AGPL-3.0+).

Key Points

You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code.
All redistributions, forks, and derivative works or network-deployed versions must also be licensed under AGPL-3.0+ and provide attribution to Roxanne Ardary and roxanneardary.com as required under Section 7 of the license.
The software is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind.

For the full license text, see GNU AGPL-3.0 License.