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    What do you think of the new BYC platform?

    Ah, thank you, whoever mentioned Chicken Crossing... Just like going home for me. Sorry, but it's how I feel and that's the purpose of this feedback thread. I realize the expanded membership required a new platform, but I was raised with the "if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it" mindset that...
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    What do you think of the new BYC platform?

    I've been gone for awhile and just recently logged back on out of curiosity about the new platform. The first thing that hit me with a sour note are the eye-searing blue shades in the header that contrast so jarringly with the natural colors of the hen image on the left. The page background...
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    Olympia, WA Area 1973 VW Chicken Coop -- Wow

    Oh, heavens no! I only wish I had those kind of woodworking skills and the ability to "think outside the box." The ad poster obviously put a lot of time and effort into the project, and I hope he/she is able to get a good price for such a unique conversation piece of a coop.
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    Olympia, WA Area 1973 VW Chicken Coop -- Wow

    Gotta hand it to this coop owner for creativity in retrofitting a 1973 VW bus into a coop: http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/grd/2681661660.html Even if you're not in the area, the pictures are worth a look for ideas the next time you get a chance at a free scrap van!
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    I Want a Big Metal Sculpture of a Chicken for My Coop

    A friend sent me some new contenders for my coop: (From Vietnam): "Our guide explained that the chicken statue was erected in 1975 in honor of an old story involving a young woman who wanted to marry a man against the wishes of their families. She mentioned that Koho society is matrilineal...
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    Do chickens lower property values?

    Good luck to you, Janet! Here's something that may help from 2010 in Columbia, Missouri: However, some Columbia residents — namely, Realtors — say that chickens are uniquely harmful because people think of them as farm animals. They claim that the chicken ordinance will lower property values...
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    Stupid people anyway! HELP!

    Quote: May I ask why the story doesn't ring true for you? It would be conceivable that the original thieves (or their compatriots) come back to steal whatever else they could get away with, when they successfully stole a whole flock of chickens the first time. It's such a great "gotcha"...
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    Wild Birds on the attack

    We've caught up to 30 sparrows at a time with this repeating trap -- well worth the investment: http://sparrowtraps.net/ English sparrows are introduced and non-protected flying vermin in this country that displace native species. Repeated trapping and disposal will eventually reduce their...
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    A misguided buy :/

    Time for you to insist upon speaking to the Manager of Customer Service and reiterate that you want refunds on both your purchase and shipping prices, thank you very much. That letter looks like an attempt to bury you in verbiage, in hopes you'll be so confused you'll eventually decide you must...
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    Stupid people anyway! HELP!

    What a terrible thing to come home to... I agree that someone you know or who is one of your neighbors might be the culprit. Who knew you were going to be away? One thing I would like to add to the excellent suggestions you have received is a walk (block by block) in your neighborhood...
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    A misguided buy :/

    Quote: They are indeed giving the appearance of fraudulent advertising, and it's YOUR family's money and satisfaction that are at stake here. Don't let the time that's gone by since you got your order deter you. From their website: "Please contact [email protected], or call 888-460-1529."...
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    Almost done! With new pictures on page 2.

    Please don't put any actual chickens in such a beautiful coop! Go with little chicken statues that don't poop or moult instead! Truly unique and creative -- nice job.
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    How do i make a 5gal bucket mouse trap ??

    With lots of pictures and several choices! http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bucket+mouse+trap&aq=f
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    Ha, Ha -- Trapping a Raccoon With a Cellphone or a Magnet

    This video, an excerpt from the documentary "Raccoon Nation" on the Canadian Broadcast System series "The Nature of Things," gives a tantalizing glimpse into trapping raccoons via cellphone and magnetism. Hopefully some of you Rube Goldberg types (hey, Dogfish!) can figure out how the scientists...
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    Update: (City Oppression) Milford tickets 93 year old man for hens

    I may be frustrated and not agree with all of Your Neighbor's message for current and future backyard chicken owners as to whether they can obey the letter of the law, but I don't think we should shoot the messenger. His legal background and hours put in on research and posting here allow all...
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