Recent content by a57californiachick

living in Pottstown PA. Was able to have chickens until 2009. Ordinance passed and were no longer able to have chickens, not even as pets. How does one go about changing an ordinance? Thanks, Lori

Hi! from Pottstown, Montgomery County. Still getting ideas for a coop. Want to build this spring/summer.

I, too have been following this thread and am SO sorry for your loss. Your neighbor needs to find his conscience and take responsibility for his dogs actions. The dogs are not at fault, per se, but the owner is. He seems to feel that he can do what he wants, when and where he wants. I am on your...

Hi Everyone! December 20, 1957 was when I was born. At least my parents told everyone that Christmas was Christmas and Birthdays are Birthdays. I was lucky. Happy Birthday to all you December chix and roos. Lori

I have a Zojirushi, though I cannot remember what the model number is. I love it! I purchased it several years ago, and the reason was the convenience of placing all the ingredients in the machine, turning it on, and presto! you've got fresh bread. It's the smell of fresh bread that is the best...

Thought I'd share my newest creation. I plan on building it this coming spring. you will need to download the model to view it. I forgot to change the size before I uploaded it to 3D Warehouse. Sorry! http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=942847f6a020f40d59eb1da95220b&prevstart=0

I thought this was such a cool "free" program. I used "Sketch Up" by Google to design my first coop. The design sits on my retaining wall in my back yard. Here's the link to my Hen Pen. Hope you like it! http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=942847f6a020f40d59eb1da95220b&prevstart=0

Sorry, I forgot to ask a question. If I have a coop that is 4' x 6' how many dual birds will it hold or can I have? Thanks Lori

I plan on getting a coop for Christmas and thanking DH for it. I will be asking what kind of chickens would be best for dual purposes. I think I can get DH to enjoy the chix and their antics when he has had a bad day or even a strssful one. I can only hope. Thank you all for your input. I will...

hi everyone. Thanks for the tips. I am only going to ask for a coop for Christmas. If I don't get one, tough I'm getting one anyway. DH knows I will do whatever I want but I thought it would be nice to check with him as well, and the chix will be my responsibility. I really only want 4-5 hens...

I am interested in raising my own chix for eggs and food. DH doesn't want anything to do with it. How do I convince him that it's a worthy hobby. I have tried saying that we would have fresh eggs and fresh organic meat, but to no avail. HELP!!!

Hi everyone! I am so happy to see so many people from PA. I thought I was the only one...LOL!!! I am new to the idea of raising chix for meat/eggs. I have yet to start with any breed yet, but I am reading and doing my homework on this subject. I still have to get my DH to wrap his head around...

Hi! My screen name came about as a result of my birthday. I was born in California on Dec 20, 1957. Hence the name a57babe, which I use on other boards. Anyway, I didn't want to use baby or holly or anything Christmas, because that follows you around all the time, and that spoils the season...

Hi everyone! I am so happy to see so many people from PA. I thought I was the only one...LOL!!! I am new to the idea of raising chix for meat/eggs. I have yet to start with any breed yet, but I am reading and doing my homework on this subject. I still have to get my DH to wrap his head around...