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    Does anybody have Americanas/easter eggers from Mt. Healthy?

    Hi all, I just lost 5 hens to marauding neighbor dogs. I really want to raise chicks again in hopes that any will turn out as wonderful as the Easter egger and the Plymouth blue rock that were killed. They were the kind of birds that every bird owner wishes they had - smart, curious...
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    Comment by 'Blackfoxbog' in article 'A Guide to Feeding Chicken Scratch to Your Backyard Chickens'

    Offer oyster shell calcium free choice for the hens.
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    How likely is it that an unsuccessful raccoon will return?

    I tried that first. It just ignored me. In fact, it just climbed up the side of the coop, looked me in the eye, and started reaching for one of the hens. I had to escalate to the point where things were striking its body to get it to care that I was present in the run at all. It was infuriating.
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    How likely is it that an unsuccessful raccoon will return?

    Tonight, I went to close up the chicken run, and my flock was acting spooked. I heard a sound beneath the coop and lo and behold, there was a juvenile raccoon in the run. First time in 3+ years of owning chickens. Scared the crap out of me. I spent the next 5 minutes completely bonkers on...
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    2021 BYC Calendar - We Need Your Pictures!

    Some of my flock. Yes, they really are that beautiful in person :D
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    OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

    I'm in Yellow Springs!
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    Ohio

    Yellow Springs here!
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