All good comments here and I echo them. I would add however that I think there needs to be some sort of \"policing\" by the ABC as a member who brings discredit upon themself also brings discredit upon the ABC in the case of unscrupulous practices.
Now that is not to say that every complaint is valid or even one where the ABC should be concerned with. For example, busted or scrambled eggs could be - but not necessarily - the product of poor packaging. The ABC, IMO does not need to be involving itself with such matters.
However, if it is brought to someone\'s attention and it can be verified that a listed breeder on the ABC is selling olive green, brown, or some such obvious disqualifying color of egg, then I think the ABC should be concerned. The same would hold true if a chick turns out to be an obvious EE and not even close to one of the approved varieties.
That\'s just my two-cents worth. I personally think that one should be able to come to the actual Club for valid and honest information. When I come across anyone looking for true Ameraucanas, I ALWAYS point them to the Club and nowhere else. And if there is a breeder listed that is not selling actual Ameraucanas then I personal think they are discrediting the Club and most Clubs I\'ve belonged to have requirements that a member not discredit the said club in order to remain a member in good standing.
I hope that makes sense and I haven\'t caused any hard feelings with the above.
God Bless,