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We are using pine shavings in the brooder. They work great except they go flying too easily when the chicks jump around or flap their wings. I was thinking of giving pellet cat litter (like yesterday's news or feline pine) a try. Is this a good idea or is there a problem that I'm not thinking...

We are first time chicken owners. The city changed the zoning to allow 6 hens in residential areas last month. So, we just recently got 3 baby chicks (will get more later) and are about to start working on their coop and run. We are looking to give them a run that's 9ftx19ft but want to do it as...

I just got 3 chicks in the mail today from Meyer Hatchery.

Changes were putting in place on November 20, 2012Minutes from the council meeting can be found here: http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Assets/supporting_docs/actions_council/2012/11-20-12/11-20-2012MarkedAgenda.pdfHere's a summary:I. TA-Z-12-07 An ordinance amending Appendix “A” of the Chesapeake...

I called zoning and we can't have chickens. I pretty bummed now.

I'm thinking about getting a few chickens but am not having luck on finding out the laws. Anyone know if it's allowed in Chesapeake, VA? Or can direct me where I can find out?

Hi! I'm brand new to raising chickens and this board. I have 2 little kids, Sean 2 yrs & Madison 7 months. I'm trying to gather info on raising chickens...I don't even know if it's legal here. lol