TSC -- again --

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I only shop at TSC a few times a year -- husband has to do the TSC shopping as I really and truly don't 'trust myself' in that store --

We have horses, dogs, and cats in addition to the six hens --- and every department in TSC has its appeal for me -- I even want to buy things when I don't have a clue what they ARE!? The unknown bolts, tools, supplies fascinate me -- and I somehow missed out on the 'shopping gene' that runs in my family --

So, of course TSC is firmly off-limits during 'chick days' (and don't even get me started on how much I want the bunnies -- all of them!)

This brings me to a point I'd like to make --
So many people criticize TCS clerks who 'don't know anything about chicks' -- how many of us would be able to answer all the questions?!!
Most of the clerks there can/will call someone to help if they don't know the answer -- at our store only one woman working there actually has chickens and she will advise on feed, grit, etc. but even she is hesitant to made a definitive 'call' on breed or gender of the chicks ---

On BYC, one of the most discussed topics is always started by 'What Breed Is This?" --- and don't even bring up the ever popular EE/Ameracauna debate!

People on this site are all interested (obsessed with?!) chickens and the discussions about age, breed, gender, etc. go on and on --- clerks are working hard to make a living -- be kind --

Just sayin'

 

[Ridgerunner]

Some of the people at my local TSC are very knowledgable and some are not. Some are very friendly and some are not. I guess you might say they are people.

 

[babymakes6]

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Well said!!!

 

[GarlicEater]

I like my local TSC just fine. The people in there are nice and all working for their money, I wish well for anyone lucky enough to have a job these days!

Apparently they're a franchise, and not as closely watched over as say, McDonald's, the gold standard for consistency.

 

[MysticScorpio82]

It's the same no matter what store you go to (wal-mart, TSC, etc) there is always going to be good employees and bad employees.

I just accept that some people are only at TSC for a paycheck and don't really know or even care to know about different breeds or our poultry lingo. No biggie. I know what I want. I research. If the employee doesn't have an answer for me, I ask another one or a manager. Of course my TSC is awesome