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[Sonoran Silkies]

First you need to read the rules of construction for your zon ing ordinance. MANY cities have a statement that says that unless a use is specifically allowed, it is NOT allowed. If that clase isn't there, and there are no other ordinances pertaining to animals that would place limits, then they are allowed. Period. Getting a writtten ordinance to allow a specified number of birds and placing restrictions would actually TAKE AWAY current rights. Not something I would subscribe to.

 

[tdgill]

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thank you thank you thank you...
I've been trying to explain that to dear bf and have been ranting online...lol. Clear concise info and advice!

 

[TommyVT05]

That is true,

If ever in doubt, ask local folks and if none are reachable, you really can't go wrong with just a couple hens...

- Tommy

 

[lady and her girls]

good advice yes sticky please!
I live 4 miles from "town" and in the middle of 8 acres (only rent 1) and live in the middle of what I tought was country side, only naibor close by is across the road and he loves free fresh eggs!

But I found out the land is commercial on a busy highway and I had to give up 40 that I had for close to a year.

The only reason we moved here was to be close to my husbands job " in the country" ----that he got laid off from. we're moving

 

[TommyVT05]

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Sry to hear about your 40 girls...good luck on your MOVE!!! ; )

- Tommy

 

[Dora'smom]

I live 4 miles from "town" and in the middle of 8 acres (only rent 1) and live in the middle of what I tought was country side, only naibor close by is across the road and he loves free fresh eggs!

But I found out the land is commercial on a busy highway and I had to give up 40 that I had for close to a year. hit
The only reason we moved here was to be close to my husbands job " in the country" ----that he got laid off from. we're moving


Good luck with your move, and I hope that you find a place where you can have all the birds you want.

Christina

 

[8hipchicks]

Big Peep:

Thanks for posting this info. My husband is an attorney and I was in law (human resources for the attorneys) and we have been surprised at how many people just set up shop with poultry without checking local ordinances, etc.

There was a local woman this past summer who made local headlines when neighbors complained about her son's 35 hens and 2 roos on a 1/2 acre lot (including large home) in a McMansion subdivision. She had people really whipped up on support and the neighbors were being villified. She was featured on the "Chicken Whisperer". I contacted her to lend my support and she knew my husband was an attorney. At my prodding my husband quietly contacted her to help sort through the paperwork and deal with the local authorities, etc. While her property was technically grandfathered and the local authorities couldn't enforce anything in terms of fines, etc., ....ooops! the homeowner had forgotten that she had signed a covenant with her deed specifically stipulating that she would never erect poultry housing or keep chickens.

The good news is a farmer in the next town let the boy keep his flock at his place as long as the boy took care of them. So, a happy ending.

 

[TommyVT05]

8hipchicks,

I wonder who really IS the "chicken whisperer" I have seen a chicken whisperer sn here but not sure if that is even the real "chicken whisperer" person from the show?

- Tommy

 

[The Roswell Chickenman]

As many on BYC forum know I have been fighting for over a year and my lawyer is the former Governor of GA who also has chickens of his own. The judge in my case ruled chickens are legal last May so the city just wrote new ordinance and DIDN'T grandfather me in. They say you can't fight city hall but I am here to tell you YOU CAN.

Right now our State Representatives are stepping in and have proposed a STATE LAW that will allow families to have gardens, chickens, rabbits and goats for personal use.

That is a picture of one of my hens; HENrietta on the cover of our local paper!!!

Please read about it here:



http://www.beaconcastmedia.com/

If you want to see about the case you can just google my name: "Andrew Wordes" or "Roswell Chicken Man" or "Roswell Chicken Fight".

As always,

God Bless America, Little Piggies and Roosters!
Colt .45, God's answer to unanswered prayers.

Respectfully,

Andrew S. Wordes (The Roswell Chickenman)
Phoebe Farms, USDA/NPIP Certificate #1097GA
Organizer North Georgia Pet Chicken Meetup Group
Founding Member, Registered Breeder Marans of America Club
Instructor, Member, Oakhurst Community Garden Project
Member, Society for The Preservation of Poultry Antiquities
Member, United Orpingtons Club
Member, Georgia Farm Bureau
Member, Tennesee Farm Bureau
GA State Registered Lobbyist

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Please do not make the same post on numerous threads. It is against BYC rules. You have a thread. Make your posts THERE. My time is too valuable to spend reading hte same thing three times!