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post #11 of 21

6/11/09 at 7:48am

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Lux_interior-GREAT IDEA!! Thanks guys...

Can't wait to learn more about chickens!!

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6/11/09 at 7:50am

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Originally Posted by lux_interior

start picking eye catching titles... even if you just want to ask people's opinions on the sex of your young chicks... post something like "Abandoned Infant Child Brought Up By Flock Of Chickens!!!" it'll work like a charm wink

Best to make a short descriptive title that is actually about your topic.

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6/11/09 at 7:51am

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Originally Posted by lux_interior

Best to make a short descriptive title that is actually about your topic.

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6/11/09 at 7:51am

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I think we were joking...no worries!

Can't wait to learn more about chickens!!

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6/11/09 at 9:20am

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Come on.... don't be disheartened..... if at first you don't succeed try try again....... think about the title...... hugs ..........

By three methods we may learn Wisdom.. By Reflection, which is the noblest; by Imitation which is the easiest; and Experience which is the bitterest......

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6/11/09 at 9:48am

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Title must be the answer to getting answers.

NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! was a title that got 81 responses.
The message was about Hanna Montana taking over the world.
81 responses.

I have asked serious questions, requesting experienced opinions and got very little response.

I know what I'll use as my title next time.

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Chestnut Grove Cluckers

Splash and Blue Silkies, White Crested Black and Blue Polish

Lavender, Black and Blue Orpingtons
NPIP #51-513 and AI tested. MD permit to sell #51-514

http://chestnutgrovecluckers.webs.com/apps/photos/

http://www.facebook.com/chestnutgrove.cluckers?sk=photos

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6/11/09 at 10:03am

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Sometimes I don't answer if the question is something addressed in the Learning Center. I just sigh and hit the back buttom when I see:
"What kind a bedding should I put in the coop?"
"What temp should I set my bator?"

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I am just geekie that way!

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6/11/09 at 12:00pm

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I have many posts that are/were unaswered or just one post.
It stinks especially if you really wanted an opinion on something, but I just keep on keepin' on, I know I'm cool cool bun

See if no one post, just wait and post this smilie tongue . thumbsup

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