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This is our brooder. When they can fly, the screen mesh on the pic below fits the top. Right now they are out scratching around since I just cleaned the brooder.

Thanks, this helps. I only have 6 and they are in a 110 gallon plastic stock tank. I may give it another week inside. My house is starting to smell a bit barn like. I think I may need to change their pellet bedding in the meantime.

question. I have my brooder in our laundry room. I was wondering if I could move it to our garage? I am just afraid it is going to be too cold. Forecasted lows are 35 at night. The chicks are about 3 weeks old and are feathered except the neck and head. I have a 125W white bulb in there...

Thanks, now I just need to convince the husband. That may be the hardest part!

Well, I just looked at our by laws, covenants and restrictions, it does not say that we have any restrictions as far as animals. So I am assuming this would mean that it is ok? I would only be looking at doing 2-3 hens a SMALL coop. I can always see how it goes and relocate them to my family...

We have an HOA. I requested our covenants and restrictions. Pretty sure I'm going to get shot down :(

thanks, we are not within city limits. I'm going to have to dig in our bylaws.

I am looking at starting a backyard coop. I am in Illinois. We have a Rockford address but pay Winnebago county taxes. We do live in a rural wooded subdivision with one plus acre lots. I am not sure where to begin as far as ordinances. I do not believe our subdivision has a bylaw that...