I went through this process back in 2003/2004. Lost the first batch of birds; worked to have the ordinance changed; got my second batch of birds (who are now 2 1/2 years old).
If you like, contact me and I can fill you in. It is a long process - one year (plus maybe two weeks) to the day I...
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I agree with the "slaughter" issue. It is prob. better to define what is meant than to leave it to the interpretation of whomever is enforcing the ordinance that day/week/year.
Also - bothersome noise can be a subjective opinion. On the weekends, when my hens do there "just layed and...
We have been homeschooling for ten years now. Our oldest just went to 10th grade at the local Catholic HS this year. He had abs. no trouble jumping in and doing work. He had all honors classes and one AP history class. In fact, he is disapointed at the lack of enthusiasm (putting it mildly)...
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I was able to have our township ordinance changed to allow for "agriculture" in certain districts and on lots of 1.5 acres and up. The old ordinance, among other things, only allowed "agriculture" on ten acres. It has been 2 years since the change.
E-mail me and I can fill you in...