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Because I'm lazy.

Why is it that elves, at one point, ate the bones of their dwarven victims?

Oh, don't hand that room over to me. I may have designed it, but you're far more likely to be able to successfully pull it off.

Hmm..Alright.
Here's how I'm going to TRY to do things.(It'll take me a bit; I've got to dig down to a Cavern for water.)
I'm taking the standard chamber, then expanding it by on all sides by one tile. I will then place down Grates on each side, and the rest of the walls will be replaced with statues, except for one spot, which will be the nesting box. This is to assist with the moods.
The ground will be engraved, and there will be a bed; the lure for the children.
Once closed, I will activate a Floodgate which will have waterfalls running on both sides. I may optimize this design later.
There will also be two stockpiles; instead of the standard 'drop down food for the children' tactic, I will simply have one stockpile designated for exception+ food, and one for exceptional+ booze. Once the child is asleep, the door will be opened, the food deposited, and the door closed again. I will ensure the hens stay inside the room via pens.

Actually, THAT one is in anticipation of the right dolomite low-boot that your newest peasent will make in twelve years, or so.

Just gotta ask:
What was that program you were using? I want it.
Anyway, I could use some more in-depth schematics for the Tatarus Type chambers.
..As well as a good guide for how to attract the kiddies to my Fortress.

I can never seem to get children when I want them.
I need 'em for experimentation, but apparently someone's been tipping 'em off, and they continually avoid my Fortresses.

Alright, one final step.
Use Magma Mist to remove their fat, as that will render them nigh invulnerable to flames, thus making them fire-proof, pain-resistant, dwarves.

Darn it...The tests are not going well, then.
We'll have to do some additional testing, for padding against the insanity.