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  1. mountanaman

    Snow load on coop run mesh roof

    I'm improving our coop run to help keep out predators. Currently just have chicken wire stretched across to keep the hawks out, but going to upgrade to hardware cloth or welded wire to make it more secure. Mesh will be screwed to top of lumber supports, 8' x 8' spans. I'm wondering about...
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    Need layers in Chicagoland

    Anyone have any leads on where to find egg-ready pullets in the Chicagoland area? We just lost all but one of ours to a raccoon slaughter. After trapping & security improvements we need new tenants. We will get some chicks again next spring, just looking for 2-3 for now to give the sole...
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    Unincorporated DuPage County, Illinois

    Anyone have any direct experience with DuPage County? The animal ordinance does not specifically forbid or allow chickens - so we are good there (as far as i can tell). We are less than 5 acres so the "farm" argument is not valid. The zoning regs for residential areas also do not...
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    What is a reasonable setback?

    Two neighboring villages (we are looking at to move) allow chickens but have the following setback rules for coops/enclosures: 1. 50 feet from your property line 2. 150 feet from neighboring residence I would say 90+% lots in this area are 60ft x 150ft, at most. Suburbs. This essentially...
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    Experience applying for a variance?

    Has anyone tried this with regard to raising backyard poultry? How did it go? What were the requirements? how long did it take? What was the outcome? etc...
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    Code Interpretation

    Hi all! Awesome discussions here. Pasted below are relevant excerpts from the code of a town we are considering moving to (Westmont, IL - Chicago suburb). The ability to raise egg layers will likely impact our decision. The first clause is fine with me - any poultry "yard" has to be 25ft...
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