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Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:14 am

Just wanted to say cheers.
I am a natural born worrier and have fretted through my first few months of chicken keeping. I have been able to resolve all sorts of issues and been prepared for others by looking at the advice and comments on this forum.
I'm even starting to relax and enjoy taking on these crazy little critters.
I shall raise a glass or two of wine to you all tonight - and subsequent nights. :D
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:03 am

I will join you on that one, patsylabrador, I was new in July and have come through my first 6 months, and the coldest winter for 30 years, with 3 healthy girls due entirely to all the wonderful advice and support on this forum.

Thanks everyone! :clap:
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:47 am

Totally agree.

Thanks guys :clap:
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:43 pm

Always happy to join in a glass of wine and even more so, when it's to chooks!

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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:46 pm

Couldn't agree more. I always know where to come if I have a chicken problem.

Thanks for all the advice which has proved invaluable and saved a few grey hairs along the way.
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:18 pm

Hear Hear! Definitely a plethora of wonderful advice from this forum, which has kept me sane when trying to work out whether my chickens are normal or not!
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:14 pm

Raising the glass too, with thanks for all the advice, support and encouragement, for sympathy in the bad times and for celebrating with the good. Here's to you all! :D
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:46 pm

I'll join you, cheers :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:30 pm

Very happy to join in this toast to you all.

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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:11 pm

jess1merlin wrote:Couldn't agree more. I always know where to come if I have a chicken problem.

Thanks for all the advice which has proved invaluable and saved a few grey hairs along the way.


:clap: I totally agree I woldnt have known where to start without this forum, it never fails to amaze me how generous people are with their time and knowledge :clap:
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:40 pm

Thank you all! I had so many daft questions when I started and now, several months down the line... I still have them :lol: but you're still patient with me and happy to answer them ;)

Cheers everyone! :dance:
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:52 pm

:shock: You're drinking a bit early. What you going to be like by bedtime :lol:

Agree that the support on here is really appreciated by me. Pass that bottle over :lol:
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:57 pm

This forum is my Sanctuary.

I have really appreciated the advice that I have had, and am glad that now I can also give advice too based on my experiences.

Here's to the combined knowledge, wisdom and support of Omleteers :D
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:14 pm

I'm raising my glass to you all here too.
My ex batts are 4 months cage free tomorrow :clap: and the help and advice shared so generously on this forum has helped me bring them happy and healthy through this horrible winter.
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GNR Queenie
GNR Dorothy
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Re: Brilliant advice

Post Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:22 pm

Absolutely, here here :clap:
When I first got my chickens I was vaguely aware that they laid eggs :lol: Without all the help, advice, sympathy and laughter from this forum my experience would not have been half as happy as it is.
Thank You Everyone :clap:
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