I went to the local feed store on the recommendation of my vet's office. The people were very friendly and helpful! They could give solutions to my concerns and had reasonable supplies and prices for pullets. I have some good scrap plywood and will make some simple nesting boxes -- any...
I have bought EE eggs locally and love them!!! Perhaps I can find a local breeder rather than chancing shipping and I definitely want to just have hens -- no roos!!!!!!! xD
Sounds like I am able, and willing to keep them clean as I would hate the smell too!!!!! Looks like I will research all the great suggestions and then bring home the girl's to my husband,s misgivings.. :-)
The 2 other regs are noise and SMELL. My father-in-law lived as a boy with chickens and he rants about cleaning and the SMELL. I see that noise is solved, tell me about the other, Tick..... :-)
The Silkies look wonderful but I was hoping for a more common breed - hubby is grouchy about it as it is! He is demanding the least investment for this fly-by-night project...
I can satisfy 2 out of the 3 city regulations but cannot find 100 ft from my neighbor's house except on the back patio - NOT an option! Between us is a strip that runs along our 2 houses that is unused backyard space for us both. This area is secluded and very quiet. I am a first time BYC novice...