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GE Help: Is it rude to reach out to people about straws/eggs?
  • Hi guys. My giftee is looking for very specific gene/size combinations that I don't breed for and I can't find any horses for sale with these genes. Is it seen as rude on HAJ to reach out to people and ask if they are willing to sell eggs/straws if they haven't listed the horses on the forums? Thank you for your help!
    Post edited by Mensie at 2022-06-02 07:49:54
    Bluegrass 272432 | Forest 54250 | Mesa 9056
  • Not at all! Most folks are very willing to part with them, in my experience on Forest. Lots of folks will make "open barn" listings as well.
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  • I don't think its rude and it doesn't hurt to ask. Some people don't interact on the forums but love to share.
    #243786
    LOST COAST STABLES

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  • ask away i feel its not rude at all
    273933
    Licenses mu, dfp2, Onyx. Splash M, Shatter Glass, Ice-2,4,6,7,9,13,15,16,17,18,19,20. Axiom-Blue/Red, WW, Nac, Thunder, Wc, IS, Toner, Chin, Plat, Phantoms-Apple, Bat, Bird/Critter Tracks, Bouquet, ghost, sun/star Runes, Cobweb, Puddle, Diamond spark, Hearts, Jellyfish, Spider, Wisp
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  • No not at all, I'm always happy to have people reach out and I can't imagine anyone being mad about it
    Starstruck2 on Bluegrass and Forest
    Betony707 on Forest & Mesa
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  • Not at all! As long as you're understanding that they might not want to part with anything, and do it politely I don't think there'd be any problems :)
    Licenses: Watercolor, Nacre, Splash M, Wrong Warp, Phantom Autumn/Lace/Diamond Sparkle/Web/Hearts/Shamrock/Muddy Puddles/Roses/Critter Tracks/Jellyfish/Birdtracks, Paintbrush Cool, Paintbrush Prism, Plaid, Shatterglass, Inkspot, Toner, Mushroom, DFP2, Onyx, Platinum, Ice 6, Ice 17

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  • Thanks guys! This makes me feel better about doing it. I appreciate the feedback :)
    Bluegrass 272432 | Forest 54250 | Mesa 9056
  • I haven’t listed any of my straws or eggs in months. But it’s more of a time thing not a unwillingness to share them. I definitely don’t mind people reaching out at all!
    Licensed for: All Axiom Genes, All Rainbow Riot 1 & 2 Genes, Splash M, Phantom except for Wisp, All Ice, Mushroom, Onyx, DFP2, Shatterglass, Chinchilla, Platinum and Height Regulator

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  • I Only open my barns during the GE ; so please feel free !
    Anni9

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  • I almost never offer breeding, straws, or sales on my big Forest account, but it's just because I don't have time deal with it all! I will almost always have something available if someone asks.
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    ConfluenceStable- HJ1 ID#235298 * ConfluenceFarms- HJ2 ID#1998 * ConfluenceRanch- HJ3 ID#15
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  • I personally (and I bet most people) find it flattering when someone asks for eggs or straws, especially for gift exchange. A few things to note
    1) Be prepared for "no" - some people keep in-house only lines
    2) A player is less likely to want to flush eggs from a mare that is in a pasture vs in their barns.
    3) Do not just message a player and say "hey do you have any third generation fantasy draft horses/eggs/straws" - search for the specific one or type you want. I personally get a little cranky when I offer eggs, straws, and lined stock for free/cheap and then have people expect me to do their searching for them.

    As a side note for anyone, my barns are always open for straw and egg requests (special sales in June and December) and am willing to part with certain bootstrap and lined stock (but not all of them) for gifts.
    "Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving." - PTerry Pratchett
    Breeder of big spot appaloosas with fantasy colors and Kit M.


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  • I’m also more than happy to provide straws and sell the occasional horse, I just don’t have the time to list
    ID #265959 | He/him | Breeding Black Satin, Liver, and Grullo Arcturus Horses | Licenses: Mushroom, DFP2, Onyx, Axiom Blue and Green
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  • Happy to help where I can, even if you would like me to breed something for you if anything in my herds has what you need.
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  • I had someone reach out to me in December out of the blue, and I was glad to help.
    Game number 273531
    Licensed for Ice 9, 13, 17, and 18, Shatterglass, Nacre, Paintbrush Cool, Axiom Blue, Chinchilla, and Watercolor
    Breeder of Black Tobiano, Sabino, and Bay Kit M
    Sale Barn: https://www.huntandjump.com/member.php?uid=273531&b_id=38569
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  • Thanks for the replies. I will definitely be searching barns and reaching out if anything fits what my giftee is looking for. I really appreciate this community so much. I'm also more than happy to open up my barns for horses, straws or eggs if anyone is looking for anything specifically. :)
    Bluegrass 272432 | Forest 54250 | Mesa 9056
  • Ask away... feel free to check my herd. I've got a bit of pretty much everything
    Licenses for everything. I have a pixel pony hoarding problem.
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  • I don't think it's rude! The worst that can happen is they aren't interested in sharing/selling in which case move on :) I'm happy to share if anyone sees anything in my barn on any server that you need straws from. I'm less inclined to share eggs if it's a foundation mare though since those are so limited.
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  • I love when people ask! Always happy to help!
    xhajsig
  • Personally, I also love when people ask. We all love our horses so when someone does too it's very exciting.

    Feel free to look through my barns! 265684 Ill offer straws / eggs on most everyone
    Post edited by Oatsman at 2022-06-03 13:44:06

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