Resource Thread? Just an idea.

[sixlittlechickens]

Not quite sure where to put this, but it probably counts as feedback, so here we are.

I don't know if this could work, but I'll give it a shot.

I know that there have been some complaints about people posting on here for issues that could be fixed with a quick google search. For example, there are lots of ways to fix sour crop on the web (I have nothing against anyone who's posted about this, as I'm one of them, it's just an example). However, we do get a lot of threads about it, as well as other things. But sometimes specific information is hard to find. And dealing with a sick chicken can be very stressful and isolating.

So my suggestion is, what if we had a pinned "Resource Thread" where people could be redirected to information? Or if the issue is something unique, then they could create a separate thread. It could also be "emotional support" for people dealing with a "chicken crisis," even if they already know how to treat it.

For example:

Post: One of my hens has a crop issue but I'm not sure what it is or how to treat it. Any advice?

Response: Hey there! You can check out these links to resources. I had a similar problem last winter, and you can read my thread here. Good luck and I hope your hen recovers quickly!

Please let me know what you think. I'll clarify if any of this seems confusing.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

You could make a thread where members can post helpful links, threads and websites they find.

Eg.
I found this thread useful. It's all about how to treat sour crop.
[Link]

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

We hope everyone can find what they need right here on BYC. Between knowledgeable members, great articles, and the ability to search older posts, most answers can be found by digging around a bit.

 

[Sally PB]

I think this is a great idea.

I also know that when something is wrong with a chicken, you want answers to YOUR questions (hypothetical you). So I don't mind when several people ask about sour crop, for example.

But a "start looking here" sort of page could be very useful.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

There is this pinned post in the emergency forum. I haven't read through all the links myself, but they cover a lot of things. Some do need updating I see. @casportpony

 

[AGeese]

Isn't that what member articles are for? They come up in my searches.

 

[casportpony]

There is this pinned post in the emergency forum. I haven't read through all the links myself, but they cover a lot of things. Some do need updating I see. @casportpony

Yeah, time to revisit "The Great Sticky Cleanup Project".

 

[sixlittlechickens]

So what I’m hearing is…

1. Make a thread where people can share resources/threads/websites that they found useful

2. Approve and organize resources into an easily accessible list by topic

Thanks for your feedback!

What do you think?

 

[PippinTheChicken]

So what I’m hearing is…

1. Make a thread where people can share resources/threads/websites that they found useful

2. Approve and organize resources into an easily accessible list by topic

Thanks for your feedback!

What do you think?

Good idea

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

So what I’m hearing is…

1. Make a thread where people can share resources/threads/websites that they found useful

2. Approve and organize resources into an easily accessible list by topic

Thanks for your feedback!

What do you think?

As long as links aren't to similar sites to BYC.