Recent content by icnu

I do have a plan B, in case I do get a complaint, and the city tells me to get rid of them. I had already planned on seeking out those "illegal" chicken-owners, even if only to get their experiences! That's a great idea to see if we can band together! A group of people definitely has a...

The law in my town allows chickens, but there is a 100' setback, which unfortunately prevents most within city limits from keeping chickens legally. I would really like to get the law changed, but it seems that the city is indifferent. Yes, the law says xyz, but they are not interested in...

How many chickens were involved? Are we talking about a small backyard setup, or dozens, or hundreds of hens? Was she in compliance of the city's laws?

If you are really that afraid the neighbors will do something, is it wise to let them free range? That may be part of why someone turned you in in the first place? An enclosed run, maybe something with a roof that will provide alot more privacy (out of sight out of mind), would protect your...

So how is it ok to allocate money to a program at that location- where the class they are providing will have the least amount of people able to participate in that activity legally?! Does anybody have any idea when this current chicken law was put into effect? How would I even find that...

Can I ask which councilman you talked to? If he is a family friend- do you think he would be willing to consider taking a change before the council if he saw how much interest there is? What part of the city are you in? You can pm me if you don't want to post it for everyone... I am just...

I remember there were some classes for chickens at the library last year-- do you recall which branch they were held at?

Then they should compare us to Cleveland-- they have the same social issues on a much bigger scale! And they changed the law! I was even wondering if we can get a group of us together and go to several ward meetings...show the councilmen there is more than just a citizen here of there...

That's kind of the feedback I have gotten too. No one cares enough about the law. But it sounds like they don't care about enforcing it either...if you call 311 and ask, they will tell you yes the law says xyz, but that there's really no problem unless someone complains. I also know of at...

Did you measure it to be sure?? I can't think of anything worse that you get your coop built, believing it to be in a green zone, and come to find out it's not! Especially if a cranky neighbor is involved! What are you planning to do with your quail? Growing up, a guy around the corner (in...

The staff there is great for first timers- if you can swing the trip, I highly recommend going instead of having the chicks shipped. They will show you which chicks are which, and are very patient in answering "stupid" newbie questions!

Thanks for the info, it definitely makes it sound much safer,

How's the coop coming? Did you end up talking with your neighbor/getting written permission?

Can we change the tone of this thread? It sounds like there are many in this same situation. Instead of going into the politics of right/wrong to disobey the laws, could we start sharing backup plans? Advice whether to share eggs with neighbors if you are keeping hens illegally? Success...

Have you used this idea? Is the antifreeze pipe actually going in/thru the hen's water supply? Seems a little scary to me... antifreeze and animals don't usually mix well. Even though it may not leak now, doesn't mean it will stay that way. Hens pick at everything, wouldn't all that...