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Back Yard Chickens In Independance Township, MI

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I called the city to ask about the rules for having Chickens and was told that you have to have 3 Acres for one chicken and then .1 for every chicken after that. I have 2.2 Acres and was looking to have like 2 or 3 chickens.  I was wondering if there was anyone on here that could help?

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3 acres? That's crazy. What a way to keep ya from having them. I'd go into your township ordinances and read them yourself. You may find better answers that way.
At the very least, wipe the poop off your feet before getting in the car.

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At the very least, wipe the poop off your feet before getting in the car.

"Member of the Derperella Club-- We're just all goin' round' the rooster, here!"
Good night sweet Trousers, The Derp Club will miss you.
Treasure the love you recieve above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished. Og Mandino
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There are actually two sets of laws that impact whether you can keep chickens in Michigan; local ordinances, and the Michigan Right to Farm Act,  which protects folks who keep chickens and are commercial in nature - for example by selling eggs to friends and neighbors.

 

This is actually a pretty hot topic right now, over on this thread:

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/182280/michigan-right-to-farm-law-what-does-it-mean/770#post_9463074

 

Best of luck. 

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