If you can fit in a swan box, then there is no way that one cake will make you fat.I would like for COF to just send me another swan box so I can ship myself down there. Their pool is open and she just made Chocolate cake with PB icing.I could be fat and cool all at the same time!
Hee...heee. Now I know....still working on my code list!blue brassy back...bantam OEG mine! err... now yours!
"Make" is such a forceful word. I think it would be neat if the swapper offered PP if they're eggs aren't ready when they're "due". Like, totally fictional here: say I claimed eggs in December, with the swap date of February. I check back in in Feb and the swapper says "such-and-such happened and my hens aren't laying right now, would you like to remain on my list or would you prefer $PP?" Then the swappee has the opportunity to choose to continue to wait. If I - as the swappee - have to say, "well, I want $PP then, since you can't send your eggs like you said you could" It sounds negative and accusatory. I would think the swapper would actually be relieved to be able to knock someone off their waiting list. Just my opinionI agree. Some us, like profti for example, are brand new at predicting when, how many and how long our birds will lay. Its my first year with turkeys and I have quickly realized it is not nearly as predictable and reliable as my swapping habit needs to be. Other people who owe me eggs lose birds or sell flocks snd I keep in my mind that their live animals are unpreditable too. I have been trying to offer pp for my outstanding eggd, but I keep fighting with myself everytime my girls change their mind. I guess I thought everyone would also offer an alternative or, if necessary, the pp equivalent?
I, fot one, absolutly appreciate snd feel extremely lucky that I can get birds I would never be able to afford in a million years. And in exchange for vinegar, no less. It has been about the coolest thing ever. But I also feel it is my obligation to understand that you guyd are business people first and foremost and sometimes, however frustrating, you have to support yourself instead of pay for jam and shipping. I have been frustrated with myself continually because of external limitationd that cannot be overcome. I owe everyone and their brother plant starts. Who could have predictef it would still be snowing here? I don't remember that ever happening. Yes, I stopped offering them, but I still am overdue by about a month. Like you all with eggs, I am offerings way cheaper than you buy them but wr still have environmental limitations. Not to mention it all has been a huge learning curve all around and learnibg to keep it all orgsnized and togethet is very, very hard for alot of us....with your help, I am learning and growing. I guess what I love about the swap is that, for the most part, almost everyone is kind, compassionate, honest and patient. This is a really neat opportunity. Like all things with people, it is not always equal anf fair. Look at how many people get screwed by buying? More thsn I have ever heard get screwed by swapping. I am rambling, but the good news is that this is a fairly good place to be and sometimes you need help remembering or struggle for whatever reasons. I agree that a pm is a great start and if that doesn't work, the moderators do a great job. Either way, however, it is a risk. Btw...I owe 2 of you pms about this. I am not ignoring you, just on my phone and I to check out my records to answer your questions.
I feel the same way with the swapping. I am on a limited chicken budget, so being able to get the really nice birds through swapping is great and makes chickens available that we don't even have in our area available!
that's right...we aren't even a month into spring....patience y'all!I'm just happy Mzstre introduced me to all you fine folks!
I have spring swaps owed me and you know what??? Spring isn't over yet!
Don't worry, be happy chicken people!
I'm just happy Mzstre introduced me to all you fine folks!
I have spring swaps owed me and you know what??? Spring isn't over yet!
Don't worry, be happy chicken people!
I can do that ya know...........I have three in the garage.I would like for COF to just send me another swan box so I can ship myself down there. Their pool is open and she just made Chocolate cake with PB icing.I could be fat and cool all at the same time!
I feel the same way with the swapping. I am on a limited chicken budget, so being able to get the really nice birds through swapping is great and makes chickens available that we don't even have in our area available!
I think this makes it a wonderful thing!! I appreciate everyone making the rarer birds available to us other chicken addicts... I mean chicken lovers.. crap, I mean chicken people!
