Hello everyone! I am brand new to chickens, and decided early on I wanted to keep Black Copper Marans (for the pretty, delicious-looking eggs). Unable to find any local breeders, I went ahead and ordered 2 sets of eggs from Bluewater Ranch, and lo, I am now the proud owner of 13 adorable chicks...
Thank you everyone for your warm welcome and words of advice! I certainly appreciate it. I am hopeful this can work out, the home is lovely and it's only a few doors down from my best friend's house, who's also my daughter's #1 babysitter! But I don't know what I would do if I had to rehome my...
I don't think you're being negative, I really appreciate your honest insight. It still isn't too late for me to back out, I want to make this work because I know I couldn't stand the heartache if I had to get rid of them down the line... I'm going to do my very best to make it work and hope for...
Amanda, I am really worried that this could be the only solution, which would be really bad for me right now because it would mean I lose my deposit. I want to be optimistic and try to make it work, I still have time to walk away from the contract if I can't get the HOA to accept my variance but...
Hi everyone! I've just joined after a long time lurking about because I am finally in the process of closing on a home with a yard--I've been living in a condominium for over ten years and so this will be my first opportunity to keep chickens!
I am a complete chicken newbie but I have wanted...
Hi everyone! I've just joined, so this is my first post. :) I'm here for help and advice... I am currently under contract for a home in an HOA that doesn't allow chickens. I know, I know... I checked with the owners and called the HOA before first placing an offer on the place and no one knew of...