So - we're down and dirty here in Aurora, CO, trying to get City Council to change their mind about allowing chickens. We've addressed most issues (noise, smell, predators, etc.), but the one BIGGEST argument against them is that if the city allows chickens, they will have to hire more personnel...
I was all proud of myself for making a waterer out of a big bucket, and it's served us well through the summer. Except - the water is always dirty. Two of our girls roost on top of it at night (it sits on the ground). They add to the dirt and droppings. When I clean it I try to spray off all the...
There is a proposal being brought to city council for allowing 6 hens, no roosters. I wrote a nice long informed letter to council members in support. The response I got was, "My biggest concern is how this may affect our City resources in Code Enforcement and Animal Control." So my question...
Our Black Austrolorpe went broody a few days ago, so I read up on it all and convinced my hubby to let me get some fertilized eggs. We set up a little cage for her in the run so she doesn't hog the one egg box (we have three hens), though she goes right back to the box during the day. Our EE...
Hi! I'm a stay-at-home-mom and writer just east of Denver. I've been dreaming of raising chickens for years and have set it as a sort of NY resolution for go for it this spring. So here I am! Total newbie.