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    what just happened - is my girl ok ?- or - soft shell with "cored" over hard shell - slimy egg

    ( Sorry about the pine bedding mixed into the "stuff"; it was unavoidably scooped up with the whole "egg package/ mess ...) We had to moved the girls to today. When I went in to their new place , which is larger than what they were in before, I found what I thought was going to be a soft...
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    A coop for Washburn IL

    In response to requests for medical variance to zoning ordinances Village Board says it "doesn't want to open that can of worms" . What recourse is there ? Is their response discrimination?
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    A coop for Washburn IL

    For those who are interested here is a link to Draft #2 of Washburn Village Codes available on line. http://www.washburnillinois.org/ordinances/Village%20Code%20-%20Draft%202.pdf This is a list of the Village ordinances that pertain to keeping chickens in the Village of Washburn, IL...
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    Illinois...

    Thank you! :) That is how we interpreted the law as well. And since what I plan to feed the chickens for treats doesn't leave the refrigerator/freezer or the "pantry Bin" and stays in a condition that is "safe for human consumption" until I take it to their coop, our local health officer says...
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    Illinois...

    Thank you so much for this link. my husband and i have been all over it and have contacted our local NPIP and left a mess . We are waiting to hear back from them now. My husband and I may both be taking the classes in April as well.
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    Hello!

    hows the coop and run coming ? hope all is well. tree roots are a pain to dig up. we actually moved our run 4 feet from our original planed spot to avoid some hefty roots.
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    Illinois...

    tonight our zoning officer asked if there were any laws in Illinois requiring backyard flock /small flocks (6 or less) of chickens to be vaccinated for Marek's or coccodiosis. Can any one tell me where he can look or if there are any laws pertaining to backyard flocks and these vaccinations ...
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    Illinois...

    Hello!
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    Non-Stressful Way to Re-home Chickens?

    This worked beautifully! Both roos were re-homed without incident and arrived at their destinations, calm and quiet and not stressed ! both little boys who received new pets were able to get to know tier roos and love on them right away! it was an awesome transition for all involved and now...
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    Centeral illinois Easter Egger Roos needs a new home

    I sad and excited to say that MJ and another roo will be going to a new home tomorrow to free range and over see their own flocks :) . we will get to deliver them and see where each will be housed after quarantine times. . We will most likely have one other roo to re-home in a few weeks who is...
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    Non-Stressful Way to Re-home Chickens?

    Thank you :) and thank you for this thread! We just took two of our three roos from the coop tonight ( they are between 12 and 13 weeks ) and put them in large open wire type dog carriers next to each other and covered them kennels just a bit so even though they are separated they are kind of...
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    Hello!

    Welcome to BYC Your chicks are so cute! I'm new too, and want to tell you you have come to the right place ! People here are so helpful and friendly! Good luck with your little ones! I'm sorry to hear of the devastating loss. I just found the post that you had lost 4 of your 8. That is...
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    Centeral illinois Easter Egger Roos needs a new home

    Hi chickmom ! we are in Washburn / Low Point, Illinois, area.
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    Centeral illinois Easter Egger Roos needs a new home

    MJ ( formerly known as Mary Ann) needs a new home . I can't ship him but we would be willing to travel a little and meet you some place if you would like him. He is about 12 weeks old and crows. He is sweet but skittish . He loves to sit next to you and trill softly while you sing or talk to...
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    Illinois...

    So glad I'm not the only one !
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