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We've been raising "outlawed" hens for nearly 4 months now. We filed obnoxiously long paperwork to prove that we met or exceeded the FOURTEEN requirements of Amherst newly adopted amendment to the town...
Two days later and no more eggs? We got really excited about the first two eggs but now its stopped. So, we decided to at least crack those two and enjoy a sampling of what's to come. We cracked the two into a bowl next to a commercial egg. At first glance, there was no difference. But the...
My flock consists of two EEs, two silver laced wyandottes, and two barred rocks. The smaller of the two EEs (and the smallest of the flock) laid her first egg in the run yesterday and then again today in the same place at the same time. The pullets are 21 weeks old. Should I expect the other...
Here in Amherst NY, we just passed an amendment to allow a "special use" permit for 6 chickens. Filing fee is $125 and the permit is renewable in 2 years. Steep, yes but this is a tremendous first step in allowing backyard chickens in an otherwise very conservative community.
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Amherst is a great place to live. And the citizens are somewhat resistant to change. But the Town Board carefully and thoughtfully diliberated over this "permitting" amendment to the town ordinance. What...
We're also new to BYC. You're about 6 weeks ahead of us. Our chicks arrive mid-October (pending town approval!) . Until then, our daughter can live viariously through your wonderful photos. All very cute birds. Incidentally, with the addition of 6 hens to my family my minority gender status...
Almost finished with our simple 4x8 "playhouse" design. We are currently using the coop as a playhouse for our daughter until the town votes to allow for backyard hens (hopefully in Sept). Meanwhile, Amelia can play!
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I am new to this forum but I am looking forward to becoming involved. We do not have our hens yet, but my daughter (5 yo Amelia) and I have been building our coop since May, in anticipation of the town board finally giving in to public consensus that small flock, kept...