Posts by Civil Eggs

aschm01, thank you for your ideas. Its all helpful.   JackE, we are looking for an acreage. Land, even half an acre, in commuting distance to our work in the city is very cost prohibitive; we'll definitely end up with less of...

Woah! Those polycarbonate sheets are over $125 each for 36" x 72". Skip the greenhouse idea.

Quote: Originally Posted by wingless  My opinion is that there should be regulatory limits, but I don't think they should be defined in terms of numbers or kinds of animals.  Instead, I think they should be written in...

Quote: Originally Posted by chickortreat  What exactly does the $25 pay for? That would just cover the cost of recording and maintaining hen owners' information and possibly some extra costs associated with...

There is one neighbour in particular, a few doors down, that will not be happy with any bending of bylaws. She complained to the city this summer so dog owners got warnings about numbers and noise, plus the garbage truck never comes...

Thank you for all the terrific ideas. Clucky, the visual was very helpful.   We can grow hops here with ease and they grow quickly. I may plant some to go up the sides. The idea of a greenhouse is a terrific...

I am not suggesting anyone is a criminal. I have a coop in my back yard and the local bylaw does not allow it. http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/714229/stealthy-coop-and-run-needed   When a member encourages another to do...

Quote: Originally Posted by olefarmersdaughter  I love the argument from nay-sayers that 'if you want to raise chickens and grow your own food, then just buy a farm".  In what universe can the average person...

Quote: Originally Posted by 20736  Stash the birds until after the return visit, then go about business as usual. Maybe the neighbor moves, maybe they don't over react, whatever. Try and find out who reports you and schmooz...

I want to keep a few backyard hens quietly in the suburbs. Our bylaws are under review. This is what my husband built. Its nice to be able to walk into it, but its taller than I had intended. How might I make it stealthier so its not...