Comments for kusine.com http://kusine.com/blog life on an urban homestead Sat, 12 May 2012 21:41:22 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Ladybugs to the rescue! by Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen)http://kusine.com/blog/2012/05/12/ladybugs-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-6186 Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen) Sat, 12 May 2012 21:41:22 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=769#comment-6186 I spied a few aphids on my mustard greens too - time to buy some beneficial insects! I spied a few aphids on my mustard greens too – time to buy some beneficial insects!

]]> Comment on Ladybugs to the rescue! by amyhttp://kusine.com/blog/2012/05/12/ladybugs-to-the-rescue/comment-page-1/#comment-6185 amy Sat, 12 May 2012 17:05:57 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=769#comment-6185 Aphids got my tomatoes last year, but I didn't know what was happening until it was too late. I'll keep an eye out this year, too since it looks like they are around. Bleh. Aphids got my tomatoes last year, but I didn’t know what was happening until it was too late. I’ll keep an eye out this year, too since it looks like they are around. Bleh.

]]> Comment on How to de-worm a chicken in five (ah-hem) simple steps by doyletoohttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/03/22/how-to-de-worm-a-chicken-in-five-ah-hem-simple-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-6158 doyletoo Mon, 07 May 2012 01:42:23 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=105#comment-6158 Thanks for the entertaining and informative post! I had previously put the dewormer in the water, but wasn't convinced it was getting to them. Catching them at dusk was easy and my son held them while I squirted the dewormer in. Got a little better with each hen. Thanks for the entertaining and informative post! I had previously put the dewormer in
the water, but wasn’t convinced it was getting to them. Catching them at dusk was easy
and my son held them while I squirted the dewormer in. Got a little better with each
hen.

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Country Boyhttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-6120 Country Boy Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:19:05 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-6120 It was tongue-in-cheek. Some of my best friends are lawyers! It was tongue-in-cheek. Some of my best friends are lawyers!

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Jessicahttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-6119 Jessica Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:28:20 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-6119 Sorry you didn't catch the deed restrictions before you purchased, but let's keep the lawyer-bashing to a minimum, since the other half of this homestead is one. Thanks. Sorry you didn’t catch the deed restrictions before you purchased, but let’s keep the lawyer-bashing to a minimum, since the other half of this homestead is one. Thanks.

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Country Boyhttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-6115 Country Boy Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:39:03 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-6115 ...I probably should add that before moving "back home" I lived in Westerville for 20 years, including about 14 years Uptown. Any one remember Brownie's market or donut runs at Schneider's Bakery? …I probably should add that before moving “back home” I lived in Westerville for 20 years, including about 14 years Uptown. Any one remember Brownie’s market or donut runs at Schneider’s Bakery?

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Country Boyhttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-6114 Country Boy Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:32:31 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-6114 Hello, everyone!I found this blog while researching urban chicken laws.We live in the country, and used to own a small (38 acres) farm. In 2010 a "perfect storm" of circumstances led us to sell it, and move to a smaller 11-acre place in neighboring Wayne County.Just a few weeks ago my two daughters teamed up with two neighbor girls to do a 4-H laying hen project. Well, guess what? Our next-door neighbor is raising a huge fuss because of some ancient, outdated boilerplate deed restriction language that prohibits chickens.FYI we still live in farm country, and there is agricultural land or woods on virtually every side of the neighbor. He's one of those "binoculars" types who has a hissy fit if my dog craps in his perfect yard and I don't immediately rush out to scoop it up.(He also objected to us using our home as a CSA pickup spot until I pointed out that no money changed hands and there was nothing he could do about it.)I'm not certain how it all will be resolved, but wanted to give everyone/anyone planning on "moving to the country" a heads up: CHECK THE DEED before you buy! Even here in farm country, when farms get parceled off, well-meaning lawyers (an oxymoron?) often include standard deed restrictions that can put huge hurdles in the way of would-be homesteaders.Good luck to you all, and look for our kids' chickens at the 2012 Wayne County Fair! Hello, everyone!

I found this blog while researching urban chicken laws.

We live in the country, and used to own a small (38 acres) farm. In 2010 a “perfect storm” of circumstances led us to sell it, and move to a smaller 11-acre place in neighboring Wayne County.

Just a few weeks ago my two daughters teamed up with two neighbor girls to do a 4-H laying hen project. Well, guess what? Our next-door neighbor is raising a huge fuss because of some ancient, outdated boilerplate deed restriction language that prohibits chickens.

FYI we still live in farm country, and there is agricultural land or woods on virtually every side of the neighbor. He’s one of those “binoculars” types who has a hissy fit if my dog craps in his perfect yard and I don’t immediately rush out to scoop it up.

(He also objected to us using our home as a CSA pickup spot until I pointed out that no money changed hands and there was nothing he could do about it.)

I’m not certain how it all will be resolved, but wanted to give everyone/anyone planning on “moving to the country” a heads up: CHECK THE DEED before you buy! Even here in farm country, when farms get parceled off, well-meaning lawyers (an oxymoron?) often include standard deed restrictions that can put huge hurdles in the way of would-be homesteaders.

Good luck to you all, and look for our kids’ chickens at the 2012 Wayne County Fair!

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Jessicahttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-5909 Jessica Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:31:14 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-5909 Tami, the answer to your question is actually in the FAQ. :)<blockquote>Where did you get your chickens?From a local woman who raises chickens. I met her on the Backyard Chickens forum.</blockquote>There are lots of resources at Backyard Chickens. I'd suggest asking there! Tami, the answer to your question is actually in the FAQ. :)

Where did you get your chickens?

From a local woman who raises chickens. I met her on the Backyard Chickens forum.

There are lots of resources at Backyard Chickens. I’d suggest asking there!

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Tamihttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-5908 Tami Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:12:26 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-5908 Hi... we want chickens! We live south of Grove City on 5 acres! I'm dying to get them tomorrow! I've done a lot of research and your blog has been such a wealth of knowledge. BUT where do I buy these chicken's? I feel uneasy about purchasing them at Tractor Supply... Where did you get yours? Thanks so much for all the info! Hi… we want chickens! We live south of Grove City on 5 acres! I’m dying to get them tomorrow! I’ve done a lot of research and your blog has been such a wealth of knowledge. BUT where do I buy these chicken’s? I feel uneasy about purchasing them at Tractor Supply… Where did you get yours?
Thanks so much for all the info!

]]> Comment on Surprise winter eggs by Momhttp://kusine.com/blog/2012/01/28/surprise-winter-eggs/comment-page-1/#comment-5033 Mom Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:48:30 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=714#comment-5033 Nice!! Nice!!

]]> Comment on Kale in winter by Fiona Bunhttp://kusine.com/blog/2012/01/17/kale-in-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-4898 Fiona Bun Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:39:31 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=698#comment-4898 A crime against nature. Please send all of the kale here. A crime against nature. Please send all of the kale here.

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Heatherhttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-4830 Heather Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:47:51 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-4830 Hi there Dennis!We did get setup in August of 2010. We were limited to 4 hens. Things went incredibly well- we completely ignored the permit or getting anyone involved because our closest neighbors were 100% supportive and easily took fresh eggs as hush money :)Sadly, in September of 2011, something got into our coop and got our hens. We grew very close to these girls- there is something special about caring for a creature that provides food to you. With that being said, we were heart broken and closed down our backyard coop. BUT! It was such a great experience, that we are putting our home on the market this summer and moving to the country! We are hopeful that by adopting a big dog to protect a farm will help us be a little more protected from any predators.Good luck with your chicken plans Dennis, I guarantee you two things if you do this- the best eggs you've ever had and 100% comical entertainment! ;)-Heather Hi there Dennis!

We did get setup in August of 2010. We were limited to 4 hens. Things went incredibly well- we completely ignored the permit or getting anyone involved because our closest neighbors were 100% supportive and easily took fresh eggs as hush money :)

Sadly, in September of 2011, something got into our coop and got our hens. We grew very close to these girls- there is something special about caring for a creature that provides food to you. With that being said, we were heart broken and closed down our backyard coop. BUT! It was such a great experience, that we are putting our home on the market this summer and moving to the country!
We are hopeful that by adopting a big dog to protect a farm will help us be a little more protected from any predators.

Good luck with your chicken plans Dennis, I guarantee you two things if you do this- the best eggs you’ve ever had and 100% comical entertainment! ;)

-Heather

]]> Comment on How to de-worm a chicken in five (ah-hem) simple steps by Sharonhttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/03/22/how-to-de-worm-a-chicken-in-five-ah-hem-simple-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-4821 Sharon Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:18:20 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=105#comment-4821 My vet says not to eat the eggs laid after worming for 14 days. We wormed our chickens after dark when they were roosting. Had no problems catching them or worming them. They are quite docile after dark. My vet says not to eat the eggs laid after worming for 14 days. We wormed our chickens after dark when they were roosting. Had no problems catching them or worming them. They are quite docile after dark.

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Dennis Valothttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-4805 Dennis Valot Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:43:27 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-4805 Heather, Were you able to get your poultry operations set up okay? Are you limited to four hens? How was the City licensing experience? I live in German Village and am dying to get some chickens. If I can't I'll just move to the country! Thanks, Dennis Heather,
Were you able to get your poultry operations set up okay? Are you limited to four hens? How was the City licensing experience?
I live in German Village and am dying to get some chickens. If I can’t I’ll just move to the country!
Thanks,
Dennis

]]> Comment on FAQ: Raising Chickens in Columbus, OH by Jessicahttp://kusine.com/blog/2010/04/22/faq-raising-chickens-in-columbus-oh/comment-page-1/#comment-3688 Jessica Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:38:16 +0000 http://kusine.com/blog/?p=255#comment-3688 I'm not sure that the vet check is going to be an ongoing condition of the permit. Contact the Columbus Board of Health. I’m not sure that the vet check is going to be an ongoing condition of the permit. Contact the Columbus Board of Health.

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