roger that, Kylie!
Global warming, where are you when we need you?
It's my fault for reducing my carbon footprint...
Alex :-)
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> "alex massey" <alexmass@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Yes, thanks Jill.
>> My area of expertise is in humans: I'm just an amateur when it comes to
>> poultry, and I'm sorry to have reached adulthood (which I definitely did,
>> many years ago!) without a working knowledge of avian anatomy.
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> sorry - i have clearly taken your fistula analogy much too literally! :-)
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> It's even
>> possible that there are others in the world with the same level of
>> ignorance on the subject; Kylie may need to brace herself for more
>> disappointment.
>
> how will i cope??! <g>
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>> Disorders of the alimentary, urinary and reproductive systems in humans
>> can cause cross contamination at all levels, with puzzling signs and
>> symptoms. As Jill discerns, I merely suggested something of the same kind
>> may be possible in hens.
>
> if her eggs smell like chook poo, well, yes.
>
>> Meanwhile, I am able to report that my three new white stars have begun
>> to lay delicious snowy white eggs, which I will be having for breakfast!
>
> yum. my newest chooks haven't laid yet - they are old enough but i think
> it's just too cold. some of my older hens thought they were back on the
> lay but have evidently changed their minds. damn this winter business. all
> the eggs we _are_ getting are already earmarked for other people. we
> REALLY want to eat loads of eggs but are going to have to wait!!!!!
> kylie
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