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  1. cholbach

    Chesapeake, Virginia Zoning and Permits

    O.k. Just want to pass along some info that I found out the hard way. If you have a coop in a residential area of Chesapeake and that coop is bigger than 30"x30", you MUST apply for a zoning permit!!! There was an unfounded complaint about my chickens (long story for another time), the zoning...
  2. cholbach

    Chesapeake Virginia Zoning

    O.k. Just want to pass along some info that I found out the hard way. If you have a coop in a residential area of Chesapeake and that coop is bigger than 30"x30", you MUST apply for a zoning permit!!! There was an unfounded complaint about my chickens (long story for another time), the zoning...
  3. cholbach

    Virginia

    That was jaimesr27 starting his coop. I responded to him, but haven't posted pics of mine yet...Just making sure he see's you comments and advice.
  4. cholbach

    Virginia

    Yes. We are in city limits so we only have hens (6). They free roam the backyard most of the time. We have lost one in the past 3 years to a hawk. No other animals have bothered them.
  5. cholbach

    Virginia

    I am also in Chesapeake. I built our coop and learned a lot in the process. Build your nesting box out from the coop, but attached with a hinged door on top (makes getting the eggs easy). Also, on the front, I put a double door to make clean-up easier. Mine is about your size only taller and...
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