Re: A FAQ

I thought the FAQ was a great idea too. I am loathe to post questions
because of some of the nastiness, (I did post somewhere and received NO
response but I'm pretty sure it wasn't here) and I have found a lot of
information online.
With hope and heart,
Kathleen, top-poster too


> Hello Unicorn,
> I must say I may not agree with you on some things (agreed with Pammy T on
> the 'value' of a chicken ) but I think your suggestion for a faq is an
> excellent idea. I have only posted a question once on this site and my
> question (which was polite but a bit bumbly- nerves I guess) was not
> answered or responded to in any way. As a result (of the problem in my
> question) What I thought was a very insignificant condition has actually
> become more of a concern, and I was only enlightened on this having read
the
> info provided by one of the sites you provided links for. so thank you for
> that. In other words, faced with the disappointment of being ignored, and
> having noticed a fair bit of hostility flying about on this site from time
> to time - as well as some wonderfully insightful offerings, I would have
> really appreciated a faq.
>
> It probably wouldn't have answered my precise question, but would have
given
> me a good idea as to which causes/ symptoms that could be easily
eliminated,
> and of course links to elsewhere to do further research.
> I live in a fairly urbanised area bordering the countryside, but there are
> NO vets (so far discovered) that have any knowledge of poultry in my local
> area. For people like me this site can/ has been invaluable as an
> additional source of info.on generalised problems. I am about to start a
> degree in zoology, and my experiences with the vets,(or lack of) as well
as
> talking extensively to a lady who runs a 'chicken sanctuary' (mainly for
> unwanted / ex-battery rehabilitation / cruelty victims) over the phone who
> has a wealth of experience, but little in resources, has certainly made me
> reconsider what I would like to specialise in ( clue- chickens!!) as there
> seems to be a huge shortage of local experts in this field.
>
> Anyhow, I digress, just to let you and Bruce know it certainly has my
> support (an FAQ). I am kept hugely busy with all my animals (not just
> hens), two young children and a vast amount of study, but if I can help
> towards setting it up just let me know.
>
> Regards to all, and thank you to those of you who have contributed so much
> information to this site so far.
>
> Rosie
>
> P.s sorry for top posting - it's the etiquette for most of the e-mails I
> need to send so I'm afraid I forgot to adapt for a newsgroup until too
late-
> will try and remember for the future, I know it can be confusing
sometimes.


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