I just found out it is ok if you keep the coop 25 feet from your neighbor's fence or property line, which makes it impossible for us to do since we live in row homes :( oh well. Maybe we'll get a rabbit instead. I'm bummed.
I have been told that it is better to get chicks from a hatchery that vaccinates for salmonella as opposed to getting them from places such as Tractor Supply (esp if you have kids under 4). I have three boys that I know want to be hands on with "helping" so I would appreciate some opinions on...
We have been considering backyard chickens for the past year. I am worried about the legality of it though. Does anyone know if they are legal in Bath, PA, or if you need a permit (or what the guidelines are)? We do live in row homes built in the late 1970's, so I'm worried that they may not...