I spent some time on the phone with the city development office today. They do NOT permit chickens on properties of less than 10 acres. However, the lady encouraged me to put together a presentation for the city board or whoever, because she gets calls fairly regularly asking about chickens...
This where I *think* I would need to start.
1. Get zoning information! *I have a call in.*
2. Pick a breed. *I think I might like one of a few different kinds.*
3. Pick breed/size-appropriate coop/pen plans and construct.
4. Get chickens. Girls, not boys, since I have close neighbors.
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