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    Rhode island? Ocean state, anyone else out there?

    Yes, it is legal to keep chickens in Providence! There is a limit of 6 chickens and no roosters. Hopefully Cluck! will be open soon and you can purchase some chicks from them.
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    Benefit to painting and linoleum inside coop?

    The upside of painted or linoleum floors are that they are easier to clean (poop doesn't sink into the wood). Also, if you use a light color, it will be easier to spot critters like mites that may find their way in. Can't think of a downside really. The time needed to install the linoleum...
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    what to add to chick water

    What ratio do you use ACV to water?
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    How old ?

    I am wondering the same thing. What part of the country are you in?
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    Cranston, Rhode Island - Help to Change Ordinance to Allow Chickens

    Yes he did veto our ordinance. I have really lost faith in the "system". We did everything the "administration" (aka Mayor's Office) wanted (like permitting and registrations) and we get vetoed. What??? Rats are a huge issue here in our city which is why we made sure our ordinance covered...
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    Protesting backyard chickens as cruelty

    The Director of the Division of Agriculture and the State Veterinarian here in RI were great advocates for us. It also helped to have input from those in Providence that had successfully worked towards legalization in 2010. Are there any cities or towns in Delaware that are legal yet? Do you...
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    Protesting backyard chickens as cruelty

    We had a similar group come to speak at our City Council meeting this past Monday night. The funny thing is that from what they were saying, it was clear that they never even read our proposed ordinance. The goal of our ordinance was to set guidelines for responsible backyard chicken keeping...
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    Cranston, Rhode Island - Help to Change Ordinance to Allow Chickens

    Thank you. :-) Phew...just double checked the ordinance and the projo was incorrect. The ordinance is correct and says that all chicken hens must be confined within the coop from sunset to sunrise.
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    Nashua, New Hamshire Chicken Laws?

    Try looking at your city's website. I just looked quickly but didn't see anything but I'm sure a more thorough search should yield a better outcome. If that fails, try calling city hall and see if they have an online source of code. My city had something called municode. Look in the zoning...
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    Cranston, Rhode Island - Help to Change Ordinance to Allow Chickens

    GREAT NEWS!!! Last night the Cranston City Council's Ordinance Committee voted in favor of our backyard chicken ordinance, 5 votes to 1. Next Monday we go for a vote by the full City Council. Wish us luck! The Suburban Hen
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    Need some input on an information document.

    Looks great! You have definitely done your homework. I especially like the "Noise" section. That is the best statement regarding chicken noise vs. everyday noise levels (dogs, cars, wild birds etc.) that I've seen. PM me if you would like some assistance in the short and sweet conversion...
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    Need some input on an information document.

    I'm glad I could help and I look forward to seeing the next version of your document. Sincerely, A fellow OCD :-)
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    new member with very important question

    Your first step is to find out exactly what the covenants and restrictions you refer to actually state. If you can post a link to that information, that will help to see what you are up against.
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    new member with very important question

    Take a look on-line and see if your city/town has an on-line code book. Be sure to take a look at both the "animals" section as well as the zoning code. In my city, there was a very vague zoning code that stated that "animals may not be raised on less than 10 acres". A bit vague indeed...
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    New Englanders! Much ado about New England!

    Ariele wrote: "The boston expo is in nov in n oxford ma lots of birds to see and buy" Dang...missed the show by a week. Would have loved to check it out. Know of any others coming up? Is there a listing somewhere or is it best to go from site to site for dates? thanks!
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