At least three more homeowners have also been investigated over poultry-related complaints in recent months. As a zoning violation, homeowners who refuse to comply with the ordinance could face a $500 a day fine.
It's amazing that there is such an ordinance for a state that has the Rhode Island...
I have a small backyard coup and run, but I like to let them outside in my fenced in yard when I am home so they can run around and get some fresh food and dig in the dirt, they love it. However, today when I stepped out on the deck I saw a hawk fly up from next to the deck and I figured the...
I just added a temporary run to the coop that I have been letting my 3 chickens (about 2 months old) run in when I am home. I didn't leave them at night or leave since it was 4 feet tall and was afraid they would jump it. However, I noticed that they barely made it half way up the side, so I...
I am new to backyard chickens, and I am glad I found this forum since there is a lot of good information here. However, I am having a 'problem' I hope to get some help on...
The 3 chicks are about 6-7 weeks now, and I have had them almost two weeks. When it starts to get dark, they seem a...