Hello, I just saw you have white and blonde emus. Are you still breeding and do you sell them? I am hoping to get a couple in the near future and trying to find breeders close to KY has been challenging. You can also e-mail me directly at [email protected]. Thanks!!!
There were never any chickens "legally" allowed in Franklin county on less than 5 acres until just recently. That being said, Ducks and Geese are not allowed "legally" on less than 5 acres even now. The only thing passed was for non-crowing chickens. But they do work on a complaint basis, so if...
YES! I have worked for the past year with the zoning and fiscal court folks and we finally got a small approval for Franklin County residents only (at this time). This is what is currently legal. With the caveat , if you have them for 6 months with no complaints, you can petition to be allowed...
I have discovered that my order of hens contains a rooster. So I have a Buff Orpington Rooster that needs to find a good home. His hatch date was 4-15-13, so just over 5 weeks old. I am asking $5. Located in Frankfort. You can e-mail [email protected].
I'm getting ready to order sand for my new coop. It is 8 x 12 and I'm thinking it should be about 3 inches deep based on what I have read. My local company is telling me I would need 2 tons of washed river sand (at $25 per ton) and a $60 delivery charge. That seems like more sand than I need...
Usually the best places to check out whether chickens are allowed or not is either your zoning people or animal control. One of then should know the answer. Hope this helps.
For anyone in Franklin County, KY. I just started a petition to get signatures in support of allowing backyard chickens. Please spread the word and help get this passed!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/peep/
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I would love for everyone to LIKE our FB page to help us legalize backyard chickens in Franklin County! Please check out http://www.facebook.com/pages/People-Enjoying-Eggs-Poultry-PEEP/200019576807190
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Hello KY PEEPle,
I live in Frankfort and am working to legalize backyard chickens in Franklin County. Even if you are not from that county I would love to hear from you on your experiences raising hens and what your neighbors think, if you live in a neighborhood in a chicken friendly...
I moved here on 2 acres in the county and found out (after buying and moving) that I am not allowed to have backyard chickens. The zoning ordinance folks sent me the article that shows
" 4.05 NOTED SPECIAL CONDITIONS :1. Garden crop, but no sales structures. 2. Livestock or poultry only on lots...