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That is absolutely RIDICULOUS...if he does not want to give a discount to 4Hers...that is fine...that his buisiness...but to not show a "SQ" bird because it will not be "used in a real breeding program" is assinign (sp). Tell this person to find a different breeder. How does this breeder think that kids start out? Some start in 4-H some start with just pets. But from 4-H they will start to learn and branch out. Let us know what happens CR....I will gladly send a few bucks to help this young girl get started in her poultry showing project. Make sure to tell this mom to go to a different breeder. There are lots of breeders out there and I bet there are some who would love to sell this girl a SQ bird. Maybe even at a discount.
eta: I used to breed/raise/show French Lop rabbits. I did start going to ABBA shows - I got started in 4-H. Many 4-H poultry shows/barns have APA judges - ours did this year at the fair. Many kids there did have SQ birds...not just PQ.
This really makes me steaming mad to treat some kid this way. GRRRR. Keep us updated. Kudos to the mom.
Most breeders will also actually almost GIVE away SQ stock to help a young person get off on the right foot and have a positive experience in the show barn. Sucks to lose all the time!! No kid is gonna stick with something if they aren't having fun... Where does this particular person think 'The Future of The Fancy' slogan comes from???? hellloooo... dang. makes me mad too. Thanks Ultasol for stepping up and being awesomely awesome and offer to help her out. You have some verra nice Silkies
That is absolutely RIDICULOUS...if he does not want to give a discount to 4Hers...that is fine...that his buisiness...but to not show a "SQ" bird because it will not be "used in a real breeding program" is assinign (sp). Tell this person to find a different breeder. How does this breeder think that kids start out? Some start in 4-H some start with just pets. But from 4-H they will start to learn and branch out. Let us know what happens CR....I will gladly send a few bucks to help this young girl get started in her poultry showing project. Make sure to tell this mom to go to a different breeder. There are lots of breeders out there and I bet there are some who would love to sell this girl a SQ bird. Maybe even at a discount.
eta: I used to breed/raise/show French Lop rabbits. I did start going to ABBA shows - I got started in 4-H. Many 4-H poultry shows/barns have APA judges - ours did this year at the fair. Many kids there did have SQ birds...not just PQ.
This really makes me steaming mad to treat some kid this way. GRRRR. Keep us updated. Kudos to the mom.
Most breeders will also actually almost GIVE away SQ stock to help a young person get off on the right foot and have a positive experience in the show barn. Sucks to lose all the time!! No kid is gonna stick with something if they aren't having fun... Where does this particular person think 'The Future of The Fancy' slogan comes from???? hellloooo... dang. makes me mad too. Thanks Ultasol for stepping up and being awesomely awesome and offer to help her out. You have some verra nice Silkies
