chocchick Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Is there a post somewhere where I can catch up on "Buffie's excellent work"? I don't think there is...just little bits gleaned along the way. What a fantastic idea, though. What do people think about having a thread or even a whole section on the forum with information on the BHWT, and/or bits about happy pet rescued hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I want one, but I understand that it might get bypassed. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 There is a sticky in this section and Buffie adds to it when she has some news or an announcement to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 The only problem is for me that I don't get time to go into many other sections than Nesting Box and Self Sufficient life. I love reading about ex-batts and I never go into the chickens section as in my opinion there is so much 'tat' in there, so therefore I miss all the Battery Hen stories. I think this should be a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I think it would be a great area. would be good to see links to up and coming rescues (so people can help), fund raising section. and advice on rescuing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 The only problem is for me that I don't get time to go into many other sections than Nesting Box and Self Sufficient life. I love reading about ex-batts and I never go into the chickens section as in my opinion there is so much 'tat' in there, so therefore I miss all the Battery Hen stories. I think this should be a vote. Your help and guidance to us newbies is very valuable Martin, so please find time to help if you can. I agree that the great work the BHWT do deserves a section of their own, but I reckon a link to their own website is the right way. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 I want one, but I understand that it might get bypassed. Martin True, I tend to go to the nesting box or chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I think I would prioritise that section aswell though seeing as I do a lot in conjunction with them. There is nothing stopping there being a sticky in here aswell which Buff could just post in. Whereas we could discuss it in the BHWT section and therefore new members don't have to trawl through useless comments/smilies. If you know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I want one!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I'm quite happy with Buffie's sticky and as I always get an email if something new is added, I don't miss anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Yes, but I bet you miss other things like personal experiences and follow up stories? If we can collate them people will get to read about all the good things. You find BHWT pieces everywhere on this forum from Nesting Box to Introductions to Chickens etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 i was thinking in terms of ex batt owners swapping stories/advice/experiences, it's quite daunting taking on these poor little girls and a bit of moral support goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 i was thinking in terms of ex batt owners swapping stories/advice/experiences, it's quite daunting taking on these poor little girls and a bit of moral support goes a long way. That's what I meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 The moderators and I have discussed this in the past and decided after careful consideration that it is not something we want to do at the moment. Far more people view the Nesting Box so the BHWT sticky that Buffie posted gets more clicks than a separate section would. Individual members posting their stories in the chicken section has worked up to now. To find topics on ex-batts, you can use the search facility at the top of the page. However, the decision is not a permanent one and we may decide to include a Battery Hen section at some point - but just not at the moment as I've had a few complaints that we already have too many sections and that some people find it hard keeping up with things as they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I find it hard keeping up, but if you look at other forums we are second to most. I prioritise my sections, and I know other who do also. I would personally prioritise a BHWT one. I hope the decision does not stay permanent for much longer, as that would be a shame. Can we not have a poll? I think we all deserve a vote on this, not just the moderators? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Considering that the moderators are the ones who have to keep an eye on all these sections, I think their opinions count, don't you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I find it hard keeping up, but if you look at other forums we are second to most. I prioritise my sections, and I know other who do also. I would personally prioritise a BHWT one. I hope the decision does not stay permanent for much longer, as that would be a shame. Can we not have a poll? I think we all deserve a vote on this, not just the moderators? 1 2nd that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Considering that the moderators are the ones who have to keep an eye on all these sections, I think their opinions count, don't you. Well, you could sort that by making me a moderator for that section. I stand up and volunteer. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Considering that the moderators are the ones who have to keep an eye on all these sections, I think their opinions count, don't you. Well, you could sort that by making me a moderator for that section. I stand up and volunteer. Martin and i 2nd that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 This is not about to become a moderator election thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 No, it's not. It's about the BHWT. I am just offering to help out if the people of this forum want a BHWT thread. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Martin, how about we start a BHWT thread then, within either the nesting box or the chicken section rather than a whole seperate forum? I think all we want is somewhere to collate and discuss our ex batts- I don't think that's too much to ask. And, if the mods would be kind enough to keep it at the top as a sticky or whatever then everyone can find it and add to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 p.s. it would obviously need to be a sticky that isn't locked- i think a democratic vote/poll can't do any harm can it? I mean, without the posters there would be no forum so our opinion counts too, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Fine, I'll do a poll and see what interest it generates. Let that be the judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 There is a thread already. It's at the top of the page. But it gets trimmed and collated with all sorts of random stuff. Despite that thread, everybody posts their own things in other areas. I post my rescue experiences in here and others post theirs in the Chickens and it's just inconssistent and you can't find certain bits. Despite the search button. I think the BHWT section would be better for everybody. There would be no need to delete the thread as that would include the REALLY IMPORTANT stuff, but this BHWT section could keep the comments and stories seperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...