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    Austin, TX: 8/26 meeting for Proposed changes to LOWER the fowl setback lines

    No changes at this time to the fowl ordinances in the city of Austin. However, always keep in mind, property restrictions, such as HOAs or other, can exist and restrict or prohibit poultry, even when they are allowed in city ordinances. More info on the background that led to this decision is...
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    Volunteer Call - 4/19/14 Funky Chicken Coop Tour, Austin, TX

    ** Sign up by the end of February to receive a fabulous complementary unisex volunteer Funky Chicken Coop Tour t-shirt in your requested size. (adult sizes only) ** Do you own chickens but are not interested in having your coop on the tour? Do you like chickens and want to spend some time with...
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    2014 Austin, Texas Funky Chicken Coop Tour

    Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply to have your coop (or other poultry housing) on the 6th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour in Austin, Texas is TODAY, 1/25. FCCT coops come in all shapes and sizes, both funky and traditional. Any Austin or Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction...
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    Austin, TX: 8/26 meeting for Proposed changes to LOWER the fowl setback lines

    Someone asked on another forum for a sample letter, so here is one. Please feel free to customize to your situation and viewpoint: Here is a sample letter supporting the changes. Please customize to your wording to your viewpoint and situation. Dear <<Board/Council Name Here>> members: I...
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    Austin, TX: 8/26 meeting for Proposed changes to LOWER the fowl setback lines

    Even though the City of Austin allows chickens, there are still HOAs and/or other property restrictions in some parts of Austin that don't allow them. The property restrictions trump city ordinances :( I wish you luck on overturning ordinances. Btw, here is the correct link for the 8/26 SFPB...
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    Austin, TX: 8/26 meeting for Proposed changes to LOWER the fowl setback lines

    Currently, the City of Austin ordinances allow for raising chickens (hens and roosters) but 2+ chickens must be kept in an enclosure at least 50 feet from the neighboring residence. Changes being considered to Austin’s ordinances for keeping fowl are now under review. If passed, the setback...
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    Austin, TX: Does anyone here TRULY know how many hens you may keep?

    I am not online as much as I'd like. I saw the thread actually by a link from an external article and wanted to answer your question. Sorry for the delay :) I have known people who own roosters west of I-35 for different reasons. Sometimes it's b/c they got the "surprise rooster" on the...
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    Austin, TX: Does anyone here TRULY know how many hens you may keep?

    SanctusPullus, You are not crazy. The reason you cannot find in the code that the cap is 10 chickens in Austin is b/c it isn't. I have worked directly with the City of Austin Planning Commission. As of today, there is no upper limit to the number of chickens you raise in Austin, provided...
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    Keeping Austin Pets Weird

    Quote: There are so many to choose from. The recycled playscape from the 2010 tour is in my top picks
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    Need a Breed? There's an app for that!

    Quote: Full Disclosure: I am the creator of Funny Farm Industries' Pickin' Chicken Breed Selector by Mother Earth News. I think you have to decide what you need and what you like. We debuted Pickin' Chicken at the April 2010 Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour and got feedback from alot of people...
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    Chicken LORE Project - Find & Submit Local Chicken Laws & Ordinances

    Quote: Quote: I saw the advice for another question on outdated ordinances, so I went ahead and submitted again for Austin. I just had a City of Austin Senior Planner speak at a meeting this past weekend on the Austin Ordinances for raising backyard poultry, and he confirmed what I noted in...
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    Chicken LORE Project - Find & Submit Local Chicken Laws & Ordinances

    That's really an amazing effort and a true labor of love to do all that great research and work. Hats off to LareePQG & Coopa Cabana! A request for some updates on the Austin, TX, regulations: We are fortunate here to be allowed both hens and roosters and not have a cap on the numbers. I...
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    Keeping Austin Pets Weird

    I couldn't find my posting again... aack I do have photos of my chickens I keep on Flickr...I reviewed the rules and think I can post that here (if not, sorry, moderators ) http://www.flickr.com/photos/michellehernandez/ You can see my various chickens, ducks, and guineas. I really need...
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    Keeping Austin Pets Weird

    Greetings, Carla Allen is a longtime friend who brought me to this flock. My name is Michelle, from Austin, TX. I got hooked on the whole urban backyard poultry movement a few years ago. I am on the planning committee for Austin's Funky Chicken Coop Tour and work locally with various...
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