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    1 possible egg-eater + sudden stop in all laying

    UPDATE: we did not have to cull....the suspected egg-eater passed suddenly on Friday. Took her for necropsy to rule out infectious disease. Though we lost one of our friendliest hens, we are happy that the rest of the flock is not at risk of disease. Apparently Buffy released a few yolks into...
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    1 possible egg-eater + sudden stop in all laying

    Possible egg-eater issues... Not sure. I was gone for a week and my hubby kept an eye on the coop. He and my sons spent a whole day babysitting it to see who the egg-eater was. There's one who was loitering and checking all the nest boxes but really none of the other 5 who should be laying even...
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    How do I go about finding others here who also want backyard hens?

    Any updates on this? I currently have permitted chickens I columbus but we're looking to move east, possibly to reynoldsburg. I'd hate to have to lose my 9 hens. We love our fresh eggs!
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    Official BYC Poll: How Many Chickens Do You Have + How Many Chickens On BYC?

    3 RIR's 2 Buff Orpingtons 2 Golden Buffs 3009 + 7 = 3016
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    Injury or Illness? 3 day old chick...

    Thanks for your reply. I picked them up from Meyer Hatchery - I live less than 2 hours from there so I picked up instead of having them mailed. She's still doing the same behaviors. She chirps really loud, but keeps her head down, jitters and limps. Tries the water occasionally but just...
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    Injury or Illness? 3 day old chick...

    So, I found the cat on top of the brooder last night and he kicked a block of wood into it that startled the chicks. I didn't see it hit any of the chicks & I checked everyone out last night and they all were fine. But, I think one of the babies I got Monday possibly has a head injury - No...
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    How to Get Urban Chickens in Columbus, Ohio

    Thanks for the warning! They said in an email to me that they want to test for chlamydia too :-/
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    How to Get Urban Chickens in Columbus, Ohio

    jumpergirl, Thanks for your feedback. Is that vet on Billingsly called Animal Care Unlimited? I have spoken with them and planned on taking my chicks there. Then, I got a response on facebook that Knapp Vet on Oakland Park will do barn calls for $90 for the flock. Not sure if that includes...
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    How to Get Urban Chickens in Columbus, Ohio

    (as posted on Columbus City Chickens facebook page) ---> I can't wait to get my chickens! My coop is almost finished and I'm filling out my permit app. Question... I see that #11 under General Permit Information for the Cols Public Health Animal Standards says that I have to have a vet see my...
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    Ended Official BYC Contest: 200,000 BYC Members? Guess the DAY & HOUR and Win!!!

    5/27/2013 3:00 pm
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    Chicken Newbie in Ohio

    Thanks for the warm welcome y'all! Drumstick Diva, thanks, I have been on the learning center for weeks (= So much info... I'm loving the-chicken-chick.com too
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    Chicken Newbie in Ohio

    Hello! We're in the process of building our coop before we get our eggs. We are a homeschool family and plan to hatch eggs from a fellow chicken keeper and go from there. I'm thankful for this site... So much info!
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