Sorry to hear about losing some of your chicks. We received a shipment of 6 chicks from Murray McMurray a few weeks ago. The shipping experience and the air conditioned post office caused a lot of stress on the chicks. We put them in a brooder and provided a heat lamp. They seemed to be doing...
I'm thankful that the people in charge of zoning actually listened and eventually adapted the zoning to permit chickens in our area. It took them a while, but they did eventually make the change. I understand not allowing roosters in an area where the homes are on small residential lots. But...
The town of Prescott Valley finally changed their ordinance (6-02-030) and as of a few months ago (April 13, 2023). They now allow up to 10 chickens (no rooster) per residential lot. Be sure to take note of the location limits (e.g., setbacks from property line and easement). No roaming at-large...
