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    Madison county, IL. NO CHICKENS

    I live way out of town limits, have just under 5 acres, don't live in any HOA. Just found out I can't have chickens! Neighbor who has been a problem since moving in called me said , I had to get rid of my rooster or they will call county zone and complain, that I can't have chickens unless I...
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    illinois towns that allow backyard chickens

    Just found out Madison county IL does not unless you have 10 acres, you can get a permit but that cost $300. We have 5 acres in country and are still illegal
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    Australorps breed Thread

    Geoff, I agree with you about my golden eye girl, the only reason she's lasted this long is that I have only 3 hens and she is a good layer. But her eggs will not end-up in any hatching. I was just so exited to be getting chickens at the time about all I cared about was getting healthy...
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    Australorps breed Thread

    Hi Geoff, Ya this sexing lorps has not proved easy for me, When they was hatched a day or so I did the wing sexing, from that I thought I had one of each? With-in 2-3 days one had tiny tail feathers and the other had none for weeks and I read about pullets getting tails and feathering out...
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    Australorps breed Thread

    Thanks for the reply Geoff, I have admired the pictures of the Australian lorps a lot, like your good lookin guy on your avatar. I've only had chickens for a year, I started with 4 australorp pullets, (was not a breed that was on my list to get, but they were the ones available when my coop...
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    Australorps breed Thread

    I have these 2 australorps that my broody hatched last summer ( hatching eggs from heritage australorps), I thought, I had a boy and girl, because they grew so differently from each other. But I now I think I do have two boys, they are 17 weeks, so if I have two boys,one will have to go to...
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    Black Australorp Pullet or Other Breed

    I can't help you with ID, just want to , somebody else should come in to help.
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    I didn't know and $70 later....

    Welcome to BYC, this a great place to find info.
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    Growing fodder for chickens

    I'm going to try this, about how long does it take to go from seed to feeding it to chickens? Do you buy your seed at grain mill? Thanks for your great post.
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    Growing fodder for chickens

    I would like to know more? with pics.
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    Chicken Injuries for Dummies

    Thanks, I bookmarked it to.
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    I rescued a hen beginning of August with a horrific, moldy, gangrenous wound...*Graphic photos! and

    You did great. With such a serious wound most people would have put her down (probably myself too) Its amazing what the will to live and good care can do. Good for you and HER
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