Well, hello there...

LittleTreeGuy

In the Brooder
Dec 9, 2016
5
6
19
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Hi all. I've been visiting the forums here for the past couple of months as my Google searches kept bringing me back here. :) I currently do not have any chickens, nor am I permitted to have any where I live (small town borough with an old ordinance). I am very optimistic that I will be able to change both of those statements in the months to come.

I'm not sure why, or what sparked an interest in me about chickens, but something did a few months ago. I remember my great grandparents always had them on their farm, and even as a young 6 or 7 year old, I knew to stay away from that old rooster. LOL. I hadn't really thought about chickens much since then. Now, I'm doing internet searches, watching videos, looking at other city's laws/regulations, or reading about chickens whenever I have free time. I've become fascinated, and only hope that with good knowledge, a good plan, and time, I can persuade my local community to either 1. Change their ordinances, or 2. Allow me a permit to keep chickens on a trial basis. I'm not looking to start a farm, but would love to have about 4 backyard chickens (2 barred rock, 2 buff orpington).


When I'm not learning about chickens, I spend time with my wife and son. I work in the IT field, so hobbies that get me out doors and involve some of the "simpler" things in life really please me. I've got a dog "Carna", a cat "Squeaker", a bearded dragon "Lightning" and a ball python "Lexi". I also enjoy growing and raising bonsai trees.


Here's to hoping I have a chicken-filled future!! :)
 
welcome-byc.gif


You might like to chat with other members in your state. You can find them here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/248345/pennsylvania-unite

As for changing the laws so you can have chickens, take a look at this (if you haven't already):
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/248345/pennsylvania-unite

If all else fails, some places that do not allow chickens will allow quail...maybe that's a fall back option for you?

Thanks for joining us and I wish you much luck!
 
G’Day from down under LittleTreeGuy
frow.gif
Welcome!

I wish you good luck in your quest. I too work in IT and spend way too many hours in front of the computer .. my gals are the perfect excuse to spend time in the garden.

I hope you enjoy BYC. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.
 
Hi all.  I've been visiting the forums here for the past couple of months as my Google searches kept bringing me back here.  :)  I currently do not have any chickens, nor am I permitted to have any where I live (small town borough with an old ordinance).  I am very optimistic that I will be able to change both of those statements in the months to come.

I'm not sure why, or what sparked an interest in me about chickens, but something did a few months ago.  I remember my great grandparents always had them on their farm, and even as a young 6 or 7 year old, I knew to stay away from that old rooster.  LOL.  I hadn't really thought about chickens much since then.  Now, I'm doing internet searches, watching videos, looking at other city's laws/regulations, or reading about chickens whenever I have free time.  I've become fascinated, and only hope that with good knowledge, a good plan, and time, I can persuade my local community to either 1. Change their ordinances, or 2. Allow me a permit to keep chickens on a trial basis.  I'm not looking to start a farm, but would love to have about 4 backyard chickens (2 barred rock, 2 buff orpington).


When I'm not learning about chickens, I spend time with my wife and son.  I work in the IT field, so hobbies that get me out doors and involve some of the "simpler" things in life really please me.  I've got a dog "Carna", a cat "Squeaker", a bearded dragon "Lightning" and a ball python "Lexi".  I also enjoy growing and raising bonsai trees. 


Here's to hoping I have a chicken-filled future!!  :)


Welcome!! We were in the same situation... We couldn't have livestock in our subdivision. We got the rules changed though!
 
Welcome to Backyard chickens. My son and brother are both IT. I'm on the computer off and on most of the day (BYC) but, just tentatively know what I am doing.
 
Hello there, and welcome to the wonderful world of Backyard Chickens! I hope you will make yourself at home here and enjoy it as much as I have! :frow
 

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom