Posts by k3llyVA

Hi everyone,   Arlington County's a mess. So many trees down on people's houses and cars, giant branches everywhere. We were very lucky- no damage at all and got our power back yesterday. Threw out all the perishables in the...

Wow, that IS a lot of hoops to jump through. But, you know, for some of us still fighting to get ordinances changed to allow chickens at all... we'd probably be willing to accept a permitting process like yours. Can you easily post the...

I agree with the suggestion to edit the paragraph regarding the stores. You could, however, expand on your first sentence about chicken keeping being part of a consumer trend towards more ecologically minded communities. This is...

Hi, Also check out The Arlington Egg Project in Arlington VA. We are also trying to get ordinances changed to allow for a limited number of backyard hens:   http://www.arlingtoneggproject.com

Quote:   P.S. - Any advice on where to find chicks/pullets locally would sure be appreciated!  Also check the Virginia thread for folks selling chicks,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Msbear  Hey Virginians, this swap isn't too far from most of you.        This flyer is for a swap that was in 2011- the next one coming up is June...

Try doing an Advanced Search for the word "predators" and select to search only in this forum- Local Chicken Laws & Ordinances. You'll find several threads in which others have discussed the predator argument. For instance, take a...

We've made a few special order kids' tees for Arlington Egg Project members. We're happy to get whatever you'd like, it just takes a little longer. We've also been thinking of a chick design for infants and toddlers- what do you think?

I know it's hard to put yourself out there when you tend to be an introvert- but maybe if you look at this as a good opportunity to get to know folks in your area, it will be a little easier. You have a "reason" to talk to people,...

Good luck, Houston! We're working to change ordinances here in Arlington VA also. Is it helpful for non-residents of Texas to sign the petitions?