Hey Katie, glad to hear from you, I am Eric. What about are you (you can write me in a PM if you prefer). I live down 111 then off Bannermans Mill Rd.
I spoke with Sue the supervisor at Onslow Co. zoning again and she confirmed that if you are not raising them commercially they are considered...
I live in a development in Richlands and I called Onslow zoning (I am not in the town of Richlands) and I am clear for this area too but I have a covenant in my neighborhood that reads "No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot, except that dogs, cats...
Have you found out anything? I am in Richlands as well and as far as I know I do not have a covenance in my hood but I want to be sure I have the ammo I need if anyone raises a stink about my 6 chicks that are about 4 weeks old now. You can PM me if you want. Also, have you heard of the facebook...
Do you think they will be able to swim to a ramp? The don't have webbed feet so I would imagine they wouldn't get far. I plan on clipping their wings anyway so hopefully they will not reach the pool since it is at least 3 feet in the shallow areas (4 1/2 ft pool but the yard slopes).
I am planning on moving my hens out to the coop soon and the plan is to allow them to free range part time. I will be building a chicken tractor as well. My question is really about the free ranging, since I have an above ground pool. The pool uses a salt system so I am not overly worried about...
I am in Richlands, NC. I am raising some TSC chicks right now and could use some local help for questions along the way. We are having a blast already. They are so fun to watch. I look forward to the eggs in a few months.
Eric