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    Comment by 'fireyshamrock' in article 'The Emotional Side Of Chicken Processing'

    That is a great article. Its a topic discussed in my home as we are about to get some hens for egg laying and my husband asked what are we going to do once they are done laying. Honestly I'd like to say we'd process it but only time will tell on that one. I know I'd make use of as much of the...
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    Fairfax County, VA

    Well like I said in the other forum I am working with the Town to see about getting the ordinance changed before just getting one. I have a good feeling!
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    Ok here is what I got Dear Mr. Xxxxxxx, In waiting for your response I thought it would be best if I clarified myself and my request a bit. Chickens are social creatures used to living in a flock and when they are kept solitary they tend to call out looking for others thus becoming a...
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    I was also thinking of including this information stating that if i got a hen in accordance with the town code it will be more of a disturbance than if I were to get three.
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    Rikit - I have not heard back but i was thinking it can't hurt to be proactive and send a follow up message to the zoning guy to clarify & say it nicer. I also found a coop perfect for what I was looking to do - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/emededs-member-page . Here is what I am...
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    Ugh! Your totally right!!! I wish I had posted this to the forum before I sent it! I will keep that in mind if this turns into a back and forth conversation which it very well may. There is a person in the Town of Vienna (5-10 minutes away) who has chickens and they made an exemption for them...
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

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    Comment by 'fireyshamrock' in article 'emeded's Member Page'

    If you could send me the design I would love to make that !
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    We have a neighbor with a TON of dogs that have made a track in their yard you can see on Google Maps! Add in a pond they don't clean that's full of mosquitoes! Thankfully not a direct neighbor but I am friends with the guy who lives by them and he's been through hell with ASPCA and local...
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    I already have an email into the town zoning people about me having the hens stating for the humane pro Dear Zoning, I would like to have three hens on my property, xxx xxxxxxx lane Per your ordinance Chapter 6, section 6-3 I am only allowed one hen. In doing my research before adding a new...
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    That't not a bad idea, but considering that its a misdemeanor I'd rather not push the buttons on it. I think I might be able to get one of my neighbors to go along with it but not sure. Two of them have gov jobs and may look at this as bending the law too much and not be interested. Thank you...
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    What do you know about composting?!

    I use a double barrel system so that it breaks everything down faster and I can actually use it without it getting too heavy. Once I get one barrel filled up to just under half full (you cannot let it get too heavy or it'll break) I just spin that once a day and it'll be ready before ya know...
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    How many is a minimum for a Flock?

    I live in the Town of Herndon, VA and their ordinance says that I can only have one hen. From what I was reading chickens are highly social animals and should be kept in a minimum of three to a flock. I have sent an email requesting special permission to have three but there is a good chance...
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    Hi everyone! My name is Colleen & I live in Herndon VA!

    That is what I am going to go for. My other thought is possibly getting a duck. Would they be ok solo?
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