NY chicken lover!!!!

[horsekeeper]

So, who's going to Cobleskill for the ENYSPA Fall Show? I put it on my calendar.

I am, it's practically in my back yard. It is a nice show and in past years there were a lot of vendors outside the building. Not sure how it will be this year with bird flu restrictions.

 

[tao chick]

I'm excited about it. Maybe I'll get to meet some of you. I'm not showing- still too new to it all and paranoid about chicken illnesses. I wrote to inquire about selling birds there. Hopefully I sell them before then though. The date is set for 9/27. Finally a place to share my chicken crazy.

 

[tao chick]

http://www.enyspassc.com/fallshow.php

 

[rancher hicks]

I just don't know what to say - other than to lend a hug to you, Pyxis ....

That's what I wanted when I responded with my opinion to an opinion .... and somehow felt anger at me from the general board like it was me bringing the topic up. The poster even acted like they were just responding to that - sharing an opinion and not like they brought the whole thing up.

There is a way to share knowledge and a way that lectures. A way you speak or share info with a person new and a way you do with someone you have dealt w/for years. Months and months ago I felt I was dismissed as a know-nothing by the person I blocked making all the worst assumptions about my "research" on a topic- I did it without insulting them, without announcing it ..

I hung in there and just chatted with others - but if they see this behavior over and over and still engage - then I don't see a point in sharing my opinions when only I get a cold shoulder if my view as a response to something is not welcomed - so I just read now, no need to post much.

I'm not here to change anyone's mind, haggle or argue - and I certainly don't want to be patronized by someone whom I have no respect for - so I'll go back to lurking again. Guess I still have some sore feelings ! I used to feel this was a little cyber home and visited every morning with my coffee. This wasn't a happy post - so all the more reason to button it up

So hugs to you and back to lurking ....

You know folks this is an open forum. It's kind of like an open conversation. Nothing should be taken personal. I kind of look at it like "if the shoes fits". Keeping in mind that the shoes doesn't always fit. If it applies to me then I go with it, if not I let it go. We can't always tell the "tone" of a posters comment. Certainly I'm not a literary genius. So I just give folks the benefit of the doubt.

Metella I am also not a Fair weather friend, you got a problem I'm there. You're having a bad day I'm there. You want to vent I'm there.

Pyxis, I get where you're coming from. I get the same with non cat lovers. Now I don't go crazy over cats but I don't abhor them like some who are vocal about it. I just let it go. I'm allergic to cats and dogs. I recently got someones hackles up over what I thought was a light hearted joke about cats.

Folks: Outside of here we learn who we can and can not mention certain subjects around. I don't talk cats around folks I know that don't like them and they have learned not to bash them around me. We don't have the same luxury on a forum such as this. So me personally I just don't get my knickers in a twist.

Recently on a visit to TX me and the grandson had our picture taken with some snakes. I think they had us wash our hands and stuff more for the snakes benefit than ourselves.

All that said, unless I mention you by name, I'm not speaking directly to you, though you are part of the conversation.

Pyxis, nice pic. He/she has a very kissable face. (that was my first thought. Honest) I bet you kiss him/her don't you? Yeah? I thought so. Please wash both your faces afterwards.

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote:
Yes that is totally Scary ! AAHHHHHH...JUst Kidding ..It really looks quite cute !

 

[Gramma Chick]

Words from Gramma :
Email / Online words is one of those things that can be taking 2 ways ...
did the person mean it in a mean / preachy way ? probably not ...can we read it that way ...Yes ..
I think the way people word things has to do with their background and personality
We all have those invisible buttons that are a sore spot ..
I try to always assume the best in a person ...
We all are here to learn from each other ...to help each other ..
Sometimes we ruffle each others feathers a bit ...without meaning to ...

I do think of you all as my big chicken family ...

 

[Glasshen]

Nicely said, Gramma!

 

[Metella]

Nope - that interpretation flies in other situations not just this one with this person. You can keep being generous - but it is not just me - telling someone they don't like to travel how to get over it, always using the phrase "you need to do your research" and then expounding on things that are tangents to what another said just to lecture. Another long term poster here left due to this person - most of you remember him great cook and carpenter - so now I can name at least 5 people who have been beyond insulted by this person and one who left - now me who lurks. Gramma, keep your take on it - it is very kind. I respect your outlook on it - it just is not mine.

Rancher - please stay here - stay yourself - keep posting - but also please, consider if I post it is never to you and I do not want any input from you. Try hard not to comment on my posts - I don't see them anyway unless someone quotes what you say.

 

[rancher hicks]

Nope - that interpretation flies in other situations not just this one with this person. You can keep being generous - but it is not just me - telling someone they don't like to travel how to get over it, always using the phrase "you need to do your research" and then expounding on things that are tangents to what another said just to lecture. Another long term poster here left due to this person - most of you remember him great cook and carpenter - so now I can name at least 5 people who have been beyond insulted by this person and one who left - now me who lurks. Gramma, keep your take on it - it is very kind. I respect your outlook on it - it just is not mine.

Rancher - please stay here - stay yourself - keep posting - but also please, consider if I post it is never to you and I do not want any input from you. Try hard not to comment on my posts - I don't see them anyway unless someone quotes what you say.

Since you've addressed me publicly I'll respond in kind. I'm not sure what I've done, but it looks like I'll be taking a break from BYC for a while. I have folks coming to get chickens soon and your comment makes me more inclined to give them up. I'm tired. Your comment really hurt and was not necessary to say publicly.

 

[pharmchickrnmom]

Morning all. Going to be another hot one so I let Little big man and his women out this am before I run off to work. Yesterday Legolas and family spent the afternoon out. Of course the terrorist/monsters are out every day after the littles get their time. I splurged and bought them a cantalope for 97 cents yesterday. Cut it in big chunks and tossed it out there for them. They left nothing but see through skins. The pullets are all finally coming into lay so egg production is up again. I am keeping everyone on the turkey pellets as the higher protein level seems to be better for them. Eowyn has gone broody again and I have to toss her out of the coop daily. No more silkie babies right now! The ones I do have now are feathering out beautifully.

My tomatoes are fabulous and I have been gorging on them. Cucumbers have pretty much dried up and the ones I did get are bitter. Gave them to the cheeps. Gramma...have you ever pickled green beans? I have and could never keep enough on hand for the kids. They would eat the whole jar if I didnt threaten them with bodily harm.

Havent seen any critters for a while. Bear boards are down and I put up some solar lights I got on clearance around the coops. It may be that they are just in a different area right now. Love the weevil story. My cheeps would have demolished them in seconds! I forget who said they had too many bugs for their chickens to get rid of but just you wait! They will strip your yard of anything that moves. I have no bugs and few spiders. Have noticed little frogs lately but havent seen the girls hunting them yet. I had a couple of barred rocks a few years ago who were prolific frog hunters. They knew where to look for them and how to get them out. This bunch hasnt developed a taste for them yet. The nice thing is the semi large pile of chipped pine that was in the side yard is being redestributed by the girls now. It was a pile but is more of a bump and has been there for 3 years. The terrorists/monsters have been working it for the last two weeks so there must be some really good eats in there. I wont have to move it now.

Tomorrow is the 3 year anniversary of my fathers passing. It never gets easier, just is. Funny thing is that I have been seeing a 4 pointer lately, around the house. I think its his way of letting me know he is still watching over me. My mom has seen a big one down where she goes jogging. Guess he is still watching over her too.

Off to work, where I "just slap a label on it and throw in some pills"!