Hatching Eggs / Paypal CHAT Thread

[madamwlf]

I'm wondering if it would be against the rules to start a GFF thread discussing issues we've had with their birds. If it gets rolling a bit it could provide a wake up call for them and have them clear up some of their issues.

I have wondered that too. I can't imagine it is. There is a thread for Gabbard Farms and how bad their eggs are.

 

[ProfTi]

First rule change, old rule:

If the thread stalls for 6 hours, try changing your offer if you can. If you can offer PayPal after 6 hours please do so in order to keep the thread moving.

New Rule:

If the thread stalls for 6 hours, it will be rolled back the previous offer. We have over 160 swappers registered. An offer that is stalling the thread for over 8 hours means there are others who can not swap. Instead of listing just one offer, put multiple offers. Give the swappers a few options to choose from. For example instead of offering:

6+ XYZ eggs

Offer instead:

6+ XYZ eggs

or 6+ ABC eggs

or 6+ LMN eggs

More options means the thread will continue to move and it won't stall. The 24 hour rules still stands. I

If you stall the thread for more than 24 hours TOTAL - ALL OFFERS for the current week COMBINED - you will not trade for the rest of the week. If possible the stalled offer will be rolled back to the offer before.

If you have any questions please feel free to PM the mods or post it here.

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[madamwlf]

First rule change, old rule:

If the thread stalls for 6 hours, try changing your offer if you can. If you can offer PayPal after 6 hours please do so in order to keep the thread moving.

New Rule:

If the thread stalls for 6 hours, it will be rolled back the previous offer. We have over 160 swappers registered. An offer that is stalling the thread for over 8 hours means there are others who can not swap. Instead of listing just one offer, put multiple offers. Give the swappers a few options to choose from. For example instead of offering:

6+ XYZ eggs

Offer instead:

6+ XYZ eggs

or 6+ ABC eggs

or 6+ LMN eggs

More options means the thread will continue to move and it won't stall. The 24 hour rules still stands. I

If you stall the thread for more than 24 hours TOTAL - ALL OFFERS for the current week COMBINED - you will not trade for the rest of the week. If possible the stalled offer will be rolled back to the offer before.

If you have any questions please feel free to PM the mods or post it here.

I do believe KYTinpusher will be elaborating more on the roll back portion later.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

I think a thread for GFF buyers to chat would be good

 

[NotAFarm]

I looked at the "Chicken Breeders & Hatcheries" forum and didn't see a Green Fire Farm listing on the first page. I did a search and found alot of inquiries about contacts and their stock but all were older threads. You should start one so that others are informed about the quality problems.

 

[madamwlf]

Second rule change: Old rule:

Any type of eggs are allowed as long as the 1st offer is 6 pure chicken or 4 duck or 8 Guinea eggs or 4 for turkey or 3 for goose or 12 for quail.
First offer (each swap) MUST be either PUREBRED eggs, PUREBRED chicks (ducklings, goslings, etc), or PayPal (minimum $15) Additional offerings can be for mixed. First offer eggs or chicks must be available to send within 2 weeks. Paypal must be paid within 24 hrs, unless noted when to expect it in the offer.

New Rule:

Any type of eggs are allowed as long as the 1st offer is 6 pure chicken or 4 duck or 8 Guinea eggs or 4 for turkey or 3 for goose or 12 for quail.

First of all, let me clarify the above statement, The pure part involves all poultry breeds. Pure meaning they are the same breed and same color/recognized color. It is appropriate to breed blue, black and splash together. This would be consider pure if they are all the same breed. It is not appropriate to breed blue to creole and consider that pure, even if they are both the same breed. Same goes for ducks, turkeys and the like. Must be the same breed and color combination that is acceptable. OE/EEs do not count is pure.

With that being said, the rule is changing slightly to state: 6 pure chicken eggs from the same breed or 4 pure chicken eggs from 2 different breeds. It has been noticed that some are offering hen's choice or 3 eggs from 2 different breeds. Shipping eggs are a gamble as it is and most swappers want a better chance at actually hatching a few from the same breed. Offering hen's choice could mean getting 1 egg from 6 different breeds and this tends to stall the thread. I can only speak for myself but frankly, I couldn't claim that. I want a better chance of getting some hens from a particular breed, not a motley crew of possible roosters. I do understand hens aren't laying and it's hard to offer the eggs but Spring is coming. We are hoping this rule change will keep the swap moving along a little better.

Again, if you have any questions PM the mods or post here.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Can I make a suggestion on the goose egg front? A change to two eggs would be nice since 3 goose can NEVER fit in those 7x7 boxes so many swappers are opting to ship sawp eggs in. Geese ONLY lay every other to every three days. SO by the time we get the third egg you are 5 days old for egg 1. 204 days travel and well you see where this is going.

Many dont understand that geese lay every 2-3 days and most breeds ONLY give us 30 eggs a year, and sometimes less.

 

[madamwlf]

Can I make a suggestion on the goose egg front? A change to two eggs would be nice since 3 goose can NEVER fit in those 7x7 boxes so many swappers are opting to ship sawp eggs in. Geese ONLY lay every other to every three days. SO by the time we get the third egg you are 5 days old for egg 1. 204 days travel and well you see where this is going.

Many dont understand that geese lay every 2-3 days and most breeds ONLY give us 30 eggs a year, and sometimes less.

I don't see why we can't do that. Many of us don't have geese so wouldn't know how often they lay.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

I figured as much. Spring is the busy time, but I tell you we have to track each stall and house and know when to look for those eggs. With 14 breeding seabstopols my egg collection chart is crazy lol

 

[madamwlf]

Does anyone object to changing the goose egg count from 3 to 2?