I'm in the same boat with you, Karen. My second EE laid her first egg today and it's brown too. I couldn't believe it! Oh well, at least she started laying. My other EE started over a month ago.
Who turned you in? If there are no complaints - noise, smell etc. what's the big deal? I can't stand it that someone will try and dictate what we have as pets.
I am currently trying to amend my Homeowner Association rules to have chickens included in the category of "household pets". Right now chickens are listed in the prohibited group, but the rules were written 30 years ago when...
Hi Trixie. I'm in East Hampton, where are you? I'm new to chickens too. You'll get all the info you need here. I've got the 4" wide roosts to keep the toes warm, and plan to keep a south facing window open for ventilation.
Quote:Originally Posted by Sonoran Silkies Get statements from a number of local realtors as to how the presence of chickens within the limits allowed by city/county/zoning affects property values. Also get some articles on...
The board of our HOA met today (I am a member) to discuss my 13 week old chickens. The Cc&R prohibit coops and poultry but allow "household pets such as cats and dogs" so I went prepared with articles, photos and lots of...
Wow. The wording in my CC&R is exactly the same. I've had 6 chicks since June. I was found out in July and I have to go before the HOA board this Saturday. Our HOA is 30 years old and I too am planning to explain that they are my...
Quote:Originally Posted by navasima I often find all chicks and bunnies piled up for naptime in the afternoons.That must be an adorable sight! Coop looks great and chicks don't care even if everything is crooked. ( I know from...
I've been using shredded paper and newspaper since the chicks were 4 days old. It works really well and is free! The only problem I've heard of is if your chickens eat the paper, but I don't think an occasional piece would be a problem.
