.dave.
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Post by .dave. on Oct 9, 2013 14:49:27 GMT
In the past year that I have had poultry and the fifteen years that I was showing cage birds, I have met a lot of people that are very competitive in the hobby. Some people are so competitive that they will not sell birds to other competitors because those people could breed birds from them that will beat them. They will also have loads of secrets that they think give them the edge, and they will not take the time to help others. I feel this is an attitude that will eventually kill the hobby. Don't get me wrong, I like to win, but I would much rather breed the best bird I can breed. If I sell good birds to competitors at a good price, ya they might beat me, but this will only push me to try to breed even better birds. A win with no competition is not really a win and it doesn't push you to do better. Competition all around is a good thing. The more people competing at a high level increases the level over all.
Dave
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Post by darrensmale on Oct 14, 2013 18:57:11 GMT
Dave I love this.
I look at it this way, if I sell someone some birds and they beat, great. It means a few things, a)my breeding program was strong enough that I was able to let great birds go which ultimately means I am at the point where those birds can leave me. We cant keep all of the good ones, and I have no problem setting someone up with good foundation birds. I have been blessed in the past to have worked with some top notch breeders (talking bantam ducks) and its a testament when each year I have breeders state side asking me birds.
I agree, there are several great poultry people out there with tons of knowledge. This is all invaluable info if shared you are right. There are lots of good breeders on here that have experience in a lot of different varieties and breeds and for the most past have only been happy to part with info.
Also remember in this hobby there seems to be 2 groups, those that breed and those that show. Or as Dave Anderson said in a past edition of the Feather Fancier, the Generalist vs Specialist.
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.
— Winston Churchill
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 4:14:41 GMT
I have to agree, the best way to keep the hobby strong and viable is to help newcomers be successful. Sometimes this means parting with some good birds to give a person a good start. And passing along helpful advice goes a long way to help people too.
But on the other hand, people should also realize they need to put effort and time into the hobby in order to get the most out of it. They shouldn't expect breeders to hand over their best birds of the season out of a sense of duty. Something decent that they can work with, yes. But too many newbies seem to have the idea that they can buy their way into the hobby and skip the work part.
There are lots of articles written about the mindset of 'generation y', and the expectation of instant gratification (instant success). Those people are missing out on valuable lessons on how to remain focused, stay determined, and persevere as well as the personal satisfaction when they start to realize their goals.
I think a good mindset is needed on both ends - established breeders and novice fanciers - to keep this hobby alive and well.
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Post by Admin/Site owner on Oct 16, 2013 21:50:54 GMT
Well said gentlemen........well said.....
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