LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[Sally PB]

I've got a chunk of Labradorite

So, do you call it la-BRAD-or-ite, or LAB-ra-DOR-ite? Or do you call it dog stone?

start a cis straight thread

Hey, I could be there too. I'm a cis straight old(ish) lady. I find a lot of interesting conversation here.

but I would really like to understand more through casual, respectful communication now.

I certainly have!

 

[Tyrovive]

I’m really not doing that. I just want to find some friends who have similar struggles to me. Also, being transgender isn’t a bedroom preference.

I have thought that the chicken or a frog should be venerated since they can naturally change gender characteristics due to environmental conditions.

 

[BeefQuesoritto]

Ok....

The thread was started almost 4 years ago it looks like, and it is safe to say that folks like myself, have become almost desensitized since then and now toward the LGBT community in terms of it being a taboo. It used to be something that if you spoke about, it would always result in some sort of a debate, but now it isnt so anymore - at least for the LGB part, the T and the pluses are probably where LGB was in the mid to late 201x's. Maybe wrong, but that is how my world presents.

But, at this point, this is what I and obviously a lot of folks don't understand.

How does being an LGBT+ person affect how you raise a chicken? The comparison was made initially that there are specific forums for people in Louisiana, or other states - so why cant there be a forum for LGBT? This makes sense, but for something like a state group, things like climate, specific diseases outbreaks, local ordinances, etc. can all be beneficial to talk about.

I can understand needing a place to talk to people being a marginalized group, I'm sure that is hard to relate. But I think what most people want to know is why here? Granted, it doest matter where as long as wherever that is allows it on their platform. I am free to click on what I want and what I dont want, so if it really does affect me on a deep level, then something is wrong with me. Im sure you guessed, but I am the dreaded straight white male, in my 30's.

Would whatever your answer is, would also be applicable if I wanted start a thread called "raising chickens as a white male"? If so, why not?

It doesn't affect anything, ofc. It's just one aspect of an identity, some people find enjoyment in meeting others with the same identity or similar in other groups. For me, personally, I have never found LGBT spaces particularly fruitful in comradeship, so, whatever.

Some LGBT people feel like they get ostracized. It's not something I personally have experienced since I was a teenager, and even then not so bad. But some people still seem to have issues. So, like, a little microcommunity where they can be sure they're not going to face a backlash for their identity.

 

[Canadian Wind]

So, do you call it la-BRAD-or-ite, or LAB-ra-DOR-ite? Or do you call it dog stone?

It's actually named after the Labrador area of Newfoundland here in Canada. So, I pronounce it LABRAdorite.

That's also where the Labrador dog breed was developed.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

What the heck?!

I don't want to melt during the weekend

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Ok....

The thread was started almost 4 years ago it looks like, and it is safe to say that folks like myself, have become almost desensitized since then and now toward the LGBT community in terms of it being a taboo. It used to be something that if you spoke about, it would always result in some sort of a debate, but now it isnt so anymore - at least for the LGB part, the T and the pluses are probably where LGB was in the mid to late 201x's. Maybe wrong, but that is how my world presents.

But, at this point, this is what I and obviously a lot of folks don't understand.

How does being an LGBT+ person affect how you raise a chicken? The comparison was made initially that there are specific forums for people in Louisiana, or other states - so why cant there be a forum for LGBT? This makes sense, but for something like a state group, things like climate, specific diseases outbreaks, local ordinances, etc. can all be beneficial to talk about.

I can understand needing a place to talk to people being a marginalized group, I'm sure that is hard to relate. But I think what most people want to know is why here? Granted, it doest matter where as long as wherever that is allows it on their platform. I am free to click on what I want and what I dont want, so if it really does affect me on a deep level, then something is wrong with me. Im sure you guessed, but I am the dreaded straight white male, in my 30's.

Would whatever your answer is, would also be applicable if I wanted start a thread called "raising chickens as a white male"? If so, why not?

Late to the party, the others have explained great as well.

I personally like it, because most of the people here have some idea of what we all might be facing, challenge wise. Like if we have family that's unsupported, or laws being brought in, we can come here and talk and just get it off our chest.

It's no different really than the motorsports thread and Christian thread, and the other ones I can't remember.

And honestly, as long as you're polite and not trying to hurt us, we're usually happy to answer questions, especially if you're wanting to learn more.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I understand that you have to defend your life constantly, and although it is a typed answer, it is clear to see that coming through. I promise with my whole heart, that I am curious. I personally see this as an opportunity to learn, because all the other internet areas to have a discussion, just isnt going to happen In a civil manner. With chicken people, definitely something that is possible.

And I believe the groups you listed also have no bearing on raising chickens - but should also be permitted to have a thread, or atleast be allowed to have whatever is allows by BYC. I personally wouldnt start a "white man" thread.

I am a reformed presbyterian. The church I belong to is hellfire and brimstone, and I used to believe that being gay was an abomination and a sin, just like I had been taught. However, after continuing to entrench myself in the Bible, I have changed my opinion on this drastically - still not something that I think you would entirely accept, but it is something that makes sense biblically.

I assure you I'm not trying to convert you to Jesus, 100% promise this - but I would absolutely LOVE to hear what you all have to say about

I'll have to look that branch(?) Up later. Canadia or fluffy, could you remind me if you also remember?

I struggled for years about the whole Gay=Sin and external damnation and pain. I'm still not 100% comfortable when I go to church sometimes, just because it was so entrenched in my young min when we went regularly. But I also just can't believe that someone would purposefully create us just to damn us (because this is how we're born, it's not a choice I got to make. Otherwise, no offense, yall, I'd be as straight and cis as possible since it seems much more accepted).

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Hey! You started a thread about a lack of broodies!

Does fluffy want an updated broody count on my farm?

 

[Canadian Wind]

What the heck?!

I don't want to melt during the weekend
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SEND SOME MY WAY!!!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Honestly, I have really KNOWN one gay person my entire life. I have existed with many, but really gotten to know one.

Heck, my first gay person I knew that was my age, I dated almost 4 years (My favorite pair of rabbit judges were a couple, but they were like my mom's age, so I didn't actually talk much at all to them other than rabbit questions). And turns out, I have a gay uncle. Just found out like a week ago, my brain exploded!