Recent content by DRK2006

I was going to add that if they're free-ranging, look for hidden nests. If they ARE laying, which is possible, they might be confused with the new coop and stress and so might have a hidden nest or two out there!

We have 4 hens, including a buff orp, RIR, some unknown black sexlink, and a golden comet (also a sex link, and please cut me some slack, we had no idea the health issues surrounding this hybrid). They just laid their first two eggs yesterday (um, pause for a HUGE YAY!), as they're about 16-17...

Hi all, it sounds like if we could find out who the "staff" is that has been directed to obtain information, we might be able to help them in some of their suggestions to the council. Ideally, we'd like to see a study set up so that it could begin early in 2013, as most folks try to get their...

I have written emails to both representatives, and also talked to my neighbor who also wants to have chickens. We all have other things going on tomorrow, so unfortunately will not be able to attend; please be sure to keep us posted. Meanwhile, we will sure keep you in our thoughts with your...

YES! I would love to have a couple of laying hens in my yard. There is another thread, but it doesn't look overly active. I'd love to get a group together to discuss and plan the best way to get the ordinances relaxed! I work in downtown Denver, so Saturday morning or afternoon would work best...

Newbie member here. I, too, am interested in having 2-3 laying hens in my yard, probably with a small moveable coop (don't want the city's folks thinking that a "chicken tractor" is motorized in any way). I'd like the eggs, but during the summer, I'd REALLY like some organic bug control in my...