Anybody know about Greenfire Lavender Orpington eggs? $25-$30/egg?

[Cowgirlgrace]

OMG, I just got home and read these posts! First of all I for one am not complaining about the cost of the eggs, just very surprised. I am kind of new to the chicken breeding thing and I just wanted to try and understand the breeding behind the price if possible. I understand now that sometimes no matter the breeding that things will sell for what people are willing to pay, supply and demand, and even if there is no info available on that particular breeding if they are out there and people want them bad enough they buy no matter what. I think there are two different kinds of breeders. Those who do it for an income and those who show and preserve the breed. I think the latter is more noble, interesting and fun but I don't judge people because they want to make a buck. Just look at the hatcheries. Most don't preserve the breed. They are in it for the money. It's a business. But we still buy from them. If Greenfire does not want to discuss their program then they don't have to but it reflects on them, but it's their choice. Like I mentioned before, if they don't discuss it, it's probably nothing to brag about. I just look at them as another hatchery. So be it. If someone looks at their auction and doesn't get the info they want then they don't have to bid. The people who are buying obviously just want them for the potential income or they are too naive to figure it out, which I'm sorry for but buyer beware. I am very interested in the Lavender Orpington as I love the look of Orpingtons and also adore the color lavender and it's cool that it runs true as opposed to the blue. If I bred them and worked on them to perfect them and ended up with something worthy to sell I would be very proud of my work and be willing to discuss it with anyone who would listen. BTW, I love this forum. None of my friends care that much about chickens and this is the only place I can talk about them all I want. I have started many topics that have gone no where except to provide an answer or two which is great but I am not ashamed to say I am very proud of this one even though there have been a few hackles raised it has been very interesting to follow along. Chicken people are very passionate people.

 

[kathyinmo]

It is simple dishonesty to not fully disclose the facts when selling; ESPECIALLY, when asked. It doesn't matter who the buyer is, or what the buyer intends to do with the product, they should not be treated with dishonesty. Jody and Charlie have been honest and forthcoming with their lavender project, and I respect them for that.

Greenfire, on the other hand .......

Thank you, Germaine, for posting your personal experience.

BTW .... I do not believe that stating facts is considered slander.

 

[WalkingWolf]

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"Up for bid are 10+ lavender orpington eggs from Greenfire Farm's select flock. Greenfire Farms is dedicating to raising some of the rarest and most beautiful poultry in the world. For more information about our breeding programs go to:

www.greenfirefarms.com

Greenfire Farms is offering these lavender orpington eggs to discriminating buyers who want to raise stunning and rare tinted egg layers. We have had a high hatch rate from our birds on the farm although we do not guarantee the viability of these eggs."

They are not required to list anymore than what they feel they have to, there is nothing absolutly dishonest about the above, they are not being sold as SQ nor are they being sold as the finished product just that they are rare and lavender orpington eggs, WELLLLL are they or are they not. Or did the person selling to them LIE and mislead them.

Honestly I have never seen such a immature act of supposed adults, very very unprofessional to slander a competitor, and that is what this all boils down to. I hope some people have very good lawyers. If his birds came from where some claim and they do not meet standards than what does that say for the accusers. Why in the first place did they sell birds to a known breeding business for profit and not expect them to nourish their investment.

For legal reasons this thread should be closed.​

 

[kathyinmo]

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For stating opinions and sharing personal experiences?

 

[wilds of pa]

I hope some people have very good lawyers.

This isn't the first time Ive heard that..and wont be the last.. competiton/competitor..really you need to breed them to compete with them..

Bring it on.. don't make me laugh anymore than i already am..

 

[WalkingWolf]

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For stating opinions and sharing personal experiences?

For slandering a business using the actual name of the business and the name of the person openly.

 

[kathyinmo]

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For stating opinions and sharing personal experiences?

For slandering a business using the actual name of the business and the name of the person openly.

What slander? Sharing personal experiences or stating one's opinion?

 

[Katy]

How can stating personal experiences with a seller be slander? Just because they aren't glowing reviews of the seller or his product does not mean it's slander. To me, a seller omitting certain facts about what they are selling is as bad as outright lying about it.

 

[kathyinmo]

There are threads all over this forum of people asking about experiences from hatcheries, and so forth. That's why we are here ... to give opinions and tell our experiences!

 

[WalkingWolf]

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For slandering a business using the actual name of the business and the name of the person openly.

What slander? Sharing personal experiences or stating one's opinion?

Several times one poster representing the site called a business owner a liar in an open forum. This behavior is childish and ridicules, it is not a matter of opinions you yourself referred to the business owner as dishonest. This behavior is blemish on this site, and the shame it this is not what the OP intended and stated so. Just a couple poster who took it on themselves to try to tarnish one mans reputation without just cause. If you have a problem with the man contact him stop being childish!