They should be able to provide you an MSDS sheet, which will show any possible effects on people/Animals. If I'm not mistaken, the law requires them to have it available.
It is a shame that you need a permit. You can exchange the word "permit" for "tax". Just a new revenue stream for our gov't. There is no additional cost to a municipality, because you own a few chickens.. Why do they need to charge you a permit fee?
It's only been 5 days, but I am impressed with these hens(Golden Comets).. The 3 hens are batting 1,000 and have laid 3 eggs per day since their arrival! I hope I'm not jinxing them by posting this(knock on wood..), but I am really egg-cited(Sorry, couldn't help myself)!!!! I should hopefully be...
Chicken tractor and hens arrived today. 2 of the 3 hens had laid eggs while in transit. I actually got to watch 3rd hen lay hers about 10 minutes after arriving in my back yard. I hope this is an omen of good things to come...
Good afternoon. New here. I'll be getting my coop and chickens this Saturday(3/22/14). I'm going to start with a chicken tractor and 3 Golden Comets, to see how it goes. I'll thank you all in advance for your help and guidance.. I'm really looking forward to harvesting my first real egg..