Gladys Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, finlo said: Would they not end up inbred like Jurby/Foxdale? Yes, I did wonder that, but introducing occasional new stock, possibly a new cockerel, every now and then would help, you would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, Omobono said: so how difficult has it become to import a few chickens into the Isle of man from the UK why do the faragher's need an import licence after all these years , and are we regulating this island to death , perhaps someone involved with agriculture can let us know ? More to the point, what's changed? Laying hens have their most productive lifespan for their first laying year, so importing new pullets (ie 16 week old chickens about to start laying) must be a fairly regular occurrence. The Facebook post from Faragher's states: The original way of shipping pullets to the Island is now no longer an option to us, the shipping company would need to get an importation license, they are in discussion with the Government about this, but there is no guarantee that they will get it. Getting new laying birds in is time sensitive, we need them now. Is this to do with the new boat? Does every vessel have to be separately licenced for each sort of livestock? The only other change is the takeover of Shoprite which must make a lot of producers local nervous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gladys said: Yes, I did wonder that, but introducing occasional new stock, possibly a new cockerel, every now and then would help, you would think. It's not so much about inbreeding as producing the most reliable and productive layers and that's done by specialist suppliers. If you breed your own you're always going to get some birds which are less productive, fine if you're doing it as a hobby but not commercially. For a business you need to get around 300 eggs a year from a hen, obviously only 200 won't be anything like enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Worries about the importation of bird flu and/or other infectious avian diseases maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Foodie market is on today. It’s in the church until the new road closure order comes in. The chocolate stand alone is worth going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueey Lewis And The News Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: Is this to do with the new boat? Does every vessel have to be separately licenced for each sort of livestock? The only other change is the takeover of Shoprite which must make a lot of producers local nervous. It’s clearly just more over regulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 16 hours ago, majkul said: Bordello (looks like it didn't work out for the guy who had Truth, and before that Attraversiamo, now Ravioli House, in Ramsey). See it's saying closed until further notice. Definitely gone? Did seem like a bit of a strange plan given the history/current usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Roger Mexico said: Is this to do with the new boat? Does every vessel have to be separately licenced for each sort of livestock? The only other change is the takeover of Shoprite which must make a lot of producers local nervous. Obviously not as it states Mezeron were shipping company, it’s to do with licensing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueey Lewis And The News Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 12:39 PM, WTF said: damn, where will we get trophies engraved and watch batteries changed now ? It’s well worth popping into their dismal closing down sale to see why the business is closing. One small sign up outside suggesting some items are up to 50% off, can’t be arsed putting sale tags on anything so all items are advertised at full price, then anything you might be interested in when you make an enquiry isn't anywhere near 50% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Banker said: Obviously not as it states Mezeron were shipping company, it’s to do with licensing Most probably phytosanitary regulations and nothing to do with the shipping company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Which is closing, Bordello or Ravioli??? Are they the same person running both? Is he the same as Piazza??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, Kopek said: Which is closing, Bordello or Ravioli??? Are they the same person running both? Is he the same as Piazza??? What? The fist two are complete separate businesses, and what is Piazza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Marketing genius, or total cringe fest? Personally I think it’s in very bad taste unless I am missing the bit where a percentage of this weekends takings go to a relevant charity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Oh, I can play that game. Remember... ...to sell your house 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Out of the two the drinks ad seems the more tasteless. I guess it’s not like you’re more likely to buy a house because of a poppy image on a “for sale” board. But to be fair to CG they do invite donations to the poppy appeal to have your name in their window 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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