On 12-2095, KATHY JOHNSON wrote to TOM WEISS:
 KJ> I also know local folks who have no problems with their birds'
 KJ> reproductive rates--it's a random problem, from what I can see
hmmm random problem ... must  be based on something ... could those with low 
production rates be very liberal (tolerant of nonproducers)?  Whereas those 
who turn a profit in a business get rid of dead wood ...
 KJ> As for Blynn/Voren, I think they
 KJ> have tons more birds than 'real' people do, so their rates are
 KJ> artificially higher than normal due to population.....if they have a
 KJ> few pairs that don't breed, they can afford to mix/match/switch/sell
 KJ> and still maintain a good production rate from the rest of the
 KJ> flock.
Makes perfect sense and begs the need for a "problem bird broker" here for us 
small fry hobbiest breeders ... a broker who would play matchmaker, screen 
disease out,  and other bad risk reasons for us to not want to trade into a 
productive pair.
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