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I'm zoned R-3 Single families and two family residential district. here is a link to the ordinances http://www.charlestontownship.org/ordinances/Township_Zoning_Ordinance.pdf it falls under section XXI which if you type page 118 on the pdf search, you'll pull it up right away. Here is how...

It's actually the township ordinances... but whether I call it township or city doesn't matter, they both have the same policy when it comes to farm animals.

I live, literally, just outside the city of Galesburg, MI. My street is actually where the city ends; everything on the west side of the street is within city limits, everything on the east side of the street (where my house is) is outside the city limits. According to our zoning ordinances I...

Hi, I'm trying to determine how big my run should be for 20 chickens to roam without destroying the grass and ground. Would a 20x20 ft run work? or does it need to be bigger? I know about chicken tractor, but I know the reality of me moving the tractor isn't likely and I just want to make it...

That's why I want her to do it. Thanks for your responses; I thought I might not need anything else... should I keep mama and the chicks in a separate brooding pen until the chicks are older or can I put mama and the chicks with the others after a week or so after hatching?

Hi all, What are the basics of raising baby chicks in the winter with a broody mama? Do I still need to provide a heat lamp? Will the mother need anything extra? It gets quite cold where I am in the winter and we tend to have long winters. Thanks!!

I grew up in Southwest Michigan and now my fiance and I are moving back this fall with the intention of buying a house this winter and the first thing I want to do is get some chickens for spring 2013... I've been researching it for over a year and have selected the two breeds I want: faverolles...