I have a backyard flock in Grand Rapids MI. This spring we got four chicks and two ended up being roosters. I found a home for the two roosters yesterday! Now I am on the hunt for two or egg laying hens. Anyone out there have two they can spare? or where I could find some?
Thanks!
David
We have backyard chickens in the city of Grand Rapids Michigan. These chickens were born in June. We purchased hens, however there is a chance these two cuties may be roosters. They have both started crowing for about a month now. There is some information online about hens also crowing, however...
Thank you both for your feedback!
I totally agree on the amount of space for both pieces. The ordinance says you can only have 6 sq ft of coop space per chicken. So my coop size was based on that. My wife and I are negotiating on the size of the run and number of hens. Since we live in...
I live in the city of Grand Rapids MI and they have just allowed chickens on a permit basis. I am anticipating my permit issued in the next few weeks. My daughter was born last fall and I am very excited to teach her where her food comes from. Now the exciting part, getting to plan...
FYI chickens are now allowed in the city of Grand Rapids MI on a permit basis, and I have already applied :D
http://grcity.us/Pages/Applications-to-raise-Backyard-Chickens-are-now-available.aspx
Can anyone tell me the latest for Grand Rapids, MI? I recently purchased a home and would like to keep a few hens in my backyard. I know there was a ban put in place back in 2010, but I have not heard anything since.
The most recent news article I could find is below...