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Saladin, I hope that I wasn't being rude, because I sure don't mean to be. I know I ask more questions than a three year old, but I know of no other way to learn. And I hope all of you understand that I only ask questions of those whom I respect and trust to give me a correct answer. Do I always want to hear the truth?... no, of course not, I'm human, but I (and others like me just starting out) NEED to hear the truth. We NEED those of you with the knowledge, experiance and dedication to teach us and help us.
I seldom respond to your posts because to be frank, I'm a bit intimadated by those of you who are the experts. I've been slapped down a few times for asking a question and after a bit, even a thick skinned guy like me gets a little gun shy.
So again, if I have offended anyone or said anything out of line, I apoligize.
I'll go back to lurking and learning.
To me, it seems like the "experts" if there is such a thing, on this thread are very helpful with information etc. There are the "other" experts on this site that are pretty heavy handed, but this site is also very well moderated, so they don't become too rude. On the threads here where a person is claiming to be an expert......well that is just so much baloney.
We all learned from scratch.....we all know that and most try to be helpful. We don't have unlimited time either, so read and absorb. I found the oldest person I could that was not senile when I first started and hung out (was mentored) with them. I was fortunate to have some very knowledgeable guys that I could talk to. Ralph Sturgeon and Fred Jeffrey being two that come immediately to mind.
My opinion: (this is not directed at anyone here in the last 20 pages) If anyone here is dealing with a truly knowledgeable poultry person...
1. Don't ask questions that are answered two pages back, but "you don't want to read the whole thread cuz it is too long".
2. Use the search feature.
3. Google the subject, so that you have a working knowledge and your questions make sense.
I think the people giving information in this thread are very helpful.
Last thing.....those of you that want to raise Cornish......get some experience with other breeds first. IMO: Cornish are not a good breed for a beginner.
Maybe Al can add comments since he is currently breeding them....and they are hard to find. Some of why they are hard to find is because they are hard to reproduce...for most of us. Or should I say "the good ones are hard to reproduce".
Walt
Saladin, I hope that I wasn't being rude, because I sure don't mean to be. I know I ask more questions than a three year old, but I know of no other way to learn. And I hope all of you understand that I only ask questions of those whom I respect and trust to give me a correct answer. Do I always want to hear the truth?... no, of course not, I'm human, but I (and others like me just starting out) NEED to hear the truth. We NEED those of you with the knowledge, experiance and dedication to teach us and help us.
I seldom respond to your posts because to be frank, I'm a bit intimadated by those of you who are the experts. I've been slapped down a few times for asking a question and after a bit, even a thick skinned guy like me gets a little gun shy.
So again, if I have offended anyone or said anything out of line, I apoligize.
I'll go back to lurking and learning.
To me, it seems like the "experts" if there is such a thing, on this thread are very helpful with information etc. There are the "other" experts on this site that are pretty heavy handed, but this site is also very well moderated, so they don't become too rude. On the threads here where a person is claiming to be an expert......well that is just so much baloney.
We all learned from scratch.....we all know that and most try to be helpful. We don't have unlimited time either, so read and absorb. I found the oldest person I could that was not senile when I first started and hung out (was mentored) with them. I was fortunate to have some very knowledgeable guys that I could talk to. Ralph Sturgeon and Fred Jeffrey being two that come immediately to mind.
My opinion: (this is not directed at anyone here in the last 20 pages) If anyone here is dealing with a truly knowledgeable poultry person...
1. Don't ask questions that are answered two pages back, but "you don't want to read the whole thread cuz it is too long".
2. Use the search feature.
3. Google the subject, so that you have a working knowledge and your questions make sense.
I think the people giving information in this thread are very helpful.
Last thing.....those of you that want to raise Cornish......get some experience with other breeds first. IMO: Cornish are not a good breed for a beginner.
Maybe Al can add comments since he is currently breeding them....and they are hard to find. Some of why they are hard to find is because they are hard to reproduce...for most of us. Or should I say "the good ones are hard to reproduce".
Walt
