Way to go! And many kudo's to Mark Ludeman, his team of supporters, and everyone else who fought so hard to get the laws changed.
Beaverton City Council approves keeping chickens in the city
Some basics:
* The ordinance becomes effective in mid-September.
* Allows up to 4 hens.
* It...
If you can hold out for the salmon Fav girl, when I start hatching this fall I'll have some...and they'll be REALLY nice...
Good grief. Like I need help with fuzzy math.
I have no sources for them other than an online purchase so this might be a plan. I'm planning on getting the other chicks...
Make an anonymous inquiry about a "home based business" - which is what it sounds like you are going to be doing. It doesn't sound like you qualify as a farm. My friends ran a ferret shelter in their home and had to fill out some paperwork with the city and let neighbors know (not get approval...
Thank you! I have been wanting chickens for several years now having grown up with chickens when I lived on our 8.5 acre farm. I want chickens for the kitchen scrap recycling (which currently goes into the compost bin) and gardening assistance (get rid of the lawn!); hubby is the daily egg...
Hi everyone. I've posted a couple times but have been hanging back, waiting for an update by the city council on legalizing poultry within Hillsboro.
I am happy to report that I got an email tonight and the city staff are recommending to the council that certain types and quantities of poultry...
Gosh I'm glad I don't have to deal with that kind of heat!
When my car broke down in Needles, California in summer (>110 degrees), my ferrets were in danger of dying (they don't pant OR sweat). My mom was with me and she said in the old days, they would soak a towel in water. They would then...
Pineapple, the first one is about a foot in all directions larger so I'm also inclined to go with that one. The ventilation should be great!
Dora, I've been there - actually we've been there. Nice store!! I'm on their mailing list. I liked their selection of chicks, foods, and supplies. I wish...
Hi everyone!
First post cause I will be jumping into the chicken hobby - soon, I hope. I grew up on a small farm and we had chickens but that has been (nevermind - MANY, many) years ago. I've been reading all of your super helpful posts for a month or more and have learned a lot. Since hubby...