The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 If it was in the summer, I'd suggest that we all bring picnics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 This course is now fully booked.! Darn it. I was just about to get myself booked on Ah well, I guess I'll just have to miss it then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Oh...bad luck! You can always schlepp up to Preston in September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 This course is now fully booked.! Darn it. I was just about to get myself booked on Ah well, I guess I'll just have to miss it then! I'd check the nearer the time, you never know, someone might get cold feet or have to cancel for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 This course is now fully booked.! Darn it. I was just about to get myself booked on Ah well, I guess I'll just have to miss it then! I'd check the nearer the time, you never know, someone might get cold feet or have to cancel for whatever reason. oooooh noooo I'm sure "Ooops, word censored!"ody will drop out. I'm sure there won't be any spare spaces . I'll just have to miss it (phew) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Oh, I get it! Oh well, what a pity, you tried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 you daft great jessie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 sooooooo rude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Does anyone know if there is a similar course in the North East / Southern scotland? This is something I need to do but Preston is a bit of a trek... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I now have the best ever excuse for not going to the kill and chop course.......I shall be on my ALPACA TRAINING DAY How fantastic is that?? I am, obviously disapointed to be missing the kill and chop course . But, what can I do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 We shall all expect a demonstration of your skills though HEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Absolutly! You shall all have to come and meet the Alpaca lads and their small feathered charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 We nearly had to cancel. After getting organised so far in advance, we received an email from son's school telling us that the Youth Choir had been asked to perform at Snape maltings and he was needed for a rehearsal on 25th. The next day we received a letter from son's school saying that he was needed for a tennis camp on 25th. After considering how we were going to split ourselves into three and son into two, we did a bit of sorting, told the choir that he was not available that day (he is also practising on three other days) and asked Dad to take him to tennis. So after all that, we won't have to cancel after all. However, I have to admit that I am feeling and but also now the time is getting closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm so glad you will be able to make it Janty - for mutual moral support! I'm beginning to worry I'll bottle out ..... I blame HEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I think we are all going to be a bit jittery. I will be thinking of cyberchooks avatar "Remain calm, and carry on" Stiff upper lip and all that, pip pip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I don't relish the thought of taking a life but it's highly unlikely that either of us will go vegetarian, despite me wanting to, because we just enjoy meat too much. Therefore, I would rather raise and despatch my own birds so that i know they've had a good life, I know what they've been fed, they're not commercially slaughtered (which can be very hit amd miss unless it's done on a very small scale!). I'll be taking lots of tissues and my rescue remedy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 We'll all be fine girls! Janty, stop wobbling.. and DO NOT start me laughing or I won't stop and we'll end up on the naughty table again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Whilst OH was sent on the course down south and does the deed I have been getting braver - I find the flapping and the start of plucking (when the bird feels warm) the worse bit. I know wear marigolds for plucking and feel that much more detached. By the time it gets to the gutting stage I am fine. Whilst it is sad at the time I can eat the chicken knowing I am happy with the life it has had from a day old. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Funnily enough, gutting has never bothered me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Seeing that recent thread on the rescued free-range chickens made me even more determined. It made me realise that even free range commercial chicken doesn't get the good life I would want it to have, so the only way to guarantee it, is to do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Its too late for me to get jittery unless I want nine chickens as pets!! WAIT! let me think........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 We go on the 5th .........I don't mind most of it but I don't like the smell when plucking them.....it's not offensive, but I don't like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Its too late for me to get jittery unless I want nine chickens as pets!! WAIT! let me think........... Tasha, let me now when you're doing it and I'll come over to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm beginning to worry I'll bottle out ..... I blame HEN! Me??? Me??? What on earth have I done?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Its too late for me to get jittery unless I want nine chickens as pets!! WAIT! let me think........... Tasha, let me now when you're doing it and I'll come over to help. thanks! They are turning in to great ugly eating machines now so I don't feel so bad now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
