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    How do I go about this? (Challenging the city to change codes)

    Of course, Connie, take whatever you like! I'll post the final version when I'm done with it. Thanks for any/all help everyone! I appreciate it!
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    Join me in a chickie dance!!!

    Aww, she's so cute!
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    Self-sufficient households; help!

    I don't know if anyone's mentioned it, but Mother Earth News has their old issues on CD. Their newer publications are a little more commercial, imo ("buy this $700 composter" vice "how to build a $50 composter"). http://www.motherearthnews.com/
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    Quilt Block Swap! All blocks have been mailed!

    The next time you start one, count me in! I love quilting!!
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    Steps for a newbie?

    Thanks for the responses! Looks like I'll be in limbo for a while - gotta fight the ordinance.
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    How do I go about this? (Challenging the city to change codes)

    Thank you! Let me share what I wrote so far, and maybe you guys can help me in any weak spots? Dear Mr. Ericson, Portage does not currently allow chickens on residential lots of less than ten acres. I would like to ask you to consider changing that policy. More and more people are...
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    How do I go about this? (Challenging the city to change codes)

    I spent some time on the phone with the city development office today. They do NOT permit chickens on properties of less than 10 acres. However, the lady encouraged me to put together a presentation for the city board or whoever, because she gets calls fairly regularly asking about chickens...
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    Steps for a newbie?

    This where I *think* I would need to start. 1. Get zoning information! *I have a call in.* 2. Pick a breed. *I think I might like one of a few different kinds.* 3. Pick breed/size-appropriate coop/pen plans and construct. 4. Get chickens. Girls, not boys, since I have close neighbors. 5...
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    Michigan

    Quote: I live right by Osterhout and Portage Rd, so really at the south end. A few more minutes and I'd be in Vicksburg! No word back from the city. Maybe I'll call them tomorrow? Hubby is against the idea. Never stopped me before, though.
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    Michigan

    Newbie here. I live in Portage and don't have ANY CHICKENS!! It's a tragedy, I tell ya. I do, however, have a hubby, a teen, and 3 siberian huskies. I'm just exploring right now and seeing if this is something that would work for us. I had chickens growing up, but never paid any attention...
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