HBH have you checked the zoning where the chickens are? If they are truly illegal, you had better think of a plan B. (Like LG said)
Maybe put out some feelers on your state thread?
Maybe put out some feelers on your state thread?
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Sigh, not that I know of. I moved them there to get them away from our code enforcement guy bcs my on the HOA board neighbor was calling monthly to get him to come out. My friend's lot is less than 2 acres, is zoned residential, and the fence is on the property line and less than 50' from their house. It would cost $100 to apply for a permit to just ask for a possible exception. Then you have to get the exception...you get the idea. If I have to sell them, the one I will miss the most is our sweet Feather. She loves people, treats, is curious and willing to be held. Wish we could afford to move...sigh.In the mean time, do you have ANY OTHER options for housing them????
If I get another rooster DH is going to kick me out! I went in to work later yesterday because I was cleaning, getting housework done. Sitting at the dining room table at 4am, they started crowing.
2 copper marans roos
1 speckled sussex roo
2 olive egger roos
1 leghorn mix roo
1 CCL/BR roo
2 black copper French marans roos.
1 black jersey giant roo
1 amberlink roo
1 golden polish mix roo (DD's pet)
I think there are one or 2 more....so forgive me for passing on this one.
Time to exercise. You all have a great day!
Oh---at the sale, a man came by with five red sex links he said he wanted to sell, cause they weren't laying. Honey went ahead and bought them, cause I was busy with customers. Well, when we looked them over, they look like they're probably 2 year old birds who are just coming out of a molt. They did have a few lice----so I'm learning what to do for that. But here's the thing---Honey paid $25 for the 5 birds. The man then bought a hen for $15. So, we've got $10 in the hens. We got 2 eggs from them before we got them home, and 3 yesterday. He's going to treat them for parasites, then turn around and sell them to a friend who has been looking for some layers and make a little profit. I'm teasing him about his new career as a Chicken Flipper
Budgeting: super hard to do when both partners are not on the same page. Most couples have one partner who is driven to man handle the finances, and the other... not so much. It's helpful to have a few ground rules in place. Hubby is more apt to spend than I am. (but even then, he's fairly conservative) But we agree to not spend outside of the normal household budget without discussing it first. He keeps his stash of mad money, which helps keep the frustration about my tight fist from being an issue. And, I feel a bit of empowerment about my chickens paying their way. I don't guilt myself about spending extra money on fencing and gardening stuff, cause the flock is helping out just a bit. Both our incomes go into a common pot.
Trash picking: one of my favorite sports. But, most of my thrill comes from the town dump! I score big there. (the big score is in the eye of the beholder). Even in this matter, hubby and I are on totally different ends of the spectrum. He's Mr. Proper. But, over time, he's come to tolerate, is occasionally amused by, and sometimes gives me a pat on the back for my dumpster diving. Especially when I point out to him how much money I am saving by indulging my propensity for projects at the dump instead of buying all of my materials at Lowe's!
I have the same opinion about our local farmer's market. Just think it's too populated with yuppies and granola wannabees. I'd rather sell my stuff privately, as long as that option works. It's sometimes inconvenient to be carrying eggs everywhere, but even that has a benefit: I sell them at my convenience, instead of having folks dropping by my house at all hours. Love the chicken flipper!
Ran an ad on CL and found someone willing to trade their beef for our porkI'm so happy, I love having meat in the freezer. We haven't bought beef in bulk for many years. We're going to need another freezer, but that's okay.
Ok, another curve ball. My friend where I keep my flock has a new development going in. Long story short someone complained about the cars in their yard. Now the county code guy is coming and could say "no chickens" as they are not on 2 acres. I have a crested cream legbar roo and a bielefelder roo so they might say no roos or no chickens or not say anything. I'll know in 2 weeks. Sigh.
I hate reading things like that, Hh! I know Kendra is facing similar issues when she grows up and it sometimes worries me to bits. It also scalds my hiney when BOSS is actually spelled BULLY - because that's all it is. If it were me I'd do exactly what LG posted - I agree that it may well be add less trauma to just let him grow to understand that as much as it stinks, these things happen to the non-disabled too, and then let him move on. Who among us here hasn't had at least one of the same kind of bosses? But I'd sure give that guy a piece of my mind, and remind him that he may well have been frustrated, so imagine how frustrated your son was at trying to do the right thing but not understanding what was being said. He should have been grateful that an employee takes his job so seriously that he wants to know exactly what it expected of him so he can give all he can to his job. I am proud of your son for you!! Now, onward to better things!
One goal for the week is to get some soap made. I think I have all the stuff, I just need to do it!
Howdy folks.... Just checking in.
I just set Ayam Cemani eggs.....
That is awesome --- nothing like less stress AND some $$$ in your pocket to boot!Today I'm a big fan of hatching and selling pullets. I made just under $500 at our Crazy Chicken Lady Sale. And have so many fewer birds to feed! I was starting to really get stressed about caring for all of them. Of course, now I"m thinking of re-investing some of that money in more chicks to grow out....... I also had to come home and take a nap. Too much standing and other activity.
Oh, it's hard having been selling birds. Folks keep asking for different breeds and I think "sure, I could raise some of those"...then I look at how much space I have and think where would I put them? But folks want silkies and Orpingtons and Olive Eggers and Marans and Sapphires and Easter Eggers and the list just goes on and on....I need to focus!
I think I might work in a bad part of town. Something about the alarm codes, locked doors, and this is the view from my office today.....
If I get another rooster DH is going to kick me out! I went in to work later yesterday because I was cleaning, getting housework done. Sitting at the dining room table at 4am, they started crowing.
2 copper marans roos
1 speckled sussex roo
2 olive egger roos
1 leghorn mix roo
1 CCL/BR roo
2 black copper French marans roos.
1 black jersey giant roo
1 amberlink roo
1 golden polish mix roo (DD's pet)
I think there are one or 2 more....so forgive me for passing on this one.
Time to exercise. You all have a great day!