Recent content by KansasLarry

Thanks for the input... I've learned a lot!

This "thread" goes back to 2008 with over 2,300 families experiencing issues with their city ordinances barring them from raising their own food on their own property. There are already over 50 posts from May of this year (2023.) Almost everyone posting here is seeking a way to fight their city...

We live in a small town (population 113) in central Kansas. In the middle of farm country. City ordinance states "no farm animals within city limits." We presented a petition, signed by 37 residents, for the right to raise chickens and rabbits for food. Our petition was denied by the City...

So sorry this is happening to you. Life is difficult enough without dealing with a psycho neighbor. Sounds like you've done everything possible to comply with all but the neighbor who appears to be bullying. Sounds like maybe arbitration would be a good move. Some cities have mediators you can...

There are ways to keep a rooster and not have it intrusive to neighbors. Sounds like it takes a bit of work but it's possible. There are rooster "no crow collars" on line. I found them on Amazon for less than 50 cents. We anticipate raising meat chickens so need to make sure they don't start...

It takes a lot of time and effort to research but those new to raising chickens really need to do their homework. I've spent hours a day learning. Three square ft. per chicken in the coop and more in the run. It's a learning curve. Maybe I'll write a book when I'm done researching...

Hi, Larry & Ellie, Park, Kansas. Ten neighbors presented a petition to the city to ask permission to have chickens and rabbits for eggs and meat. The city ordinance here in Park states no farm animals within city limits. Larry has some experience with raising chickens as he grew up on a farm...