My understanding is that there cannot be anything to prohibit the raising of chickens. An HOA can make rules all day about the coop or placement of the coop so long as it doesn't prohibit the ability to have chickens.
In the boat example, there is not a law on the books that says you ARE...
My birthday present this year from my amazing fiancé were three sweet chicks that I have been wanting for sometime. Quickly we realized we could not stop at just three and added two more chickens to the group. At five chickens, Penny, Piper, Peep, Pecan, and Pepper quickly outgrown the prefab...
*** My wonderful fiancé got me my first coop and three baby chicks (Penny, Piper, and Peep - While Leghorns) for my birthday in March this year. I had been wanting to raise chickens for quite sometime and he finally agreed it could be a fun adventure. Well, we have since got two more chicks...
Good to know - I want them all to get along, of course. I had hoped that with there only being a couple months age difference it would be easier than older hens with chicks, but sounds like it will take some patience. :D Thanks!
Yeah, I had planned on keeping them apart for at least a month already due to bio security and everything I had read on keeping flocks healthy, so two months old won't be a problem since they are already three weeks old.
I have three 3 month old Leghorn pullets that are now well established with their coop and run area, as well as free ranging when we are home to supervise. Yesterday we just picked up two 3 week old pullets (one Ameraucana and one Silver Laced Wyandotte) and they are brooding currently in the...
Newbie here in Garland, TX - we have had our 3 chicks for about 2 months now and enjoying it a lot! Looking forward to this adventure and welcome all the advice and tips from these forums.
Penny, Piper, and Peep - I think these gals are white leghorns.
My fiancé and I have decided to build a coop and begin the backyard chicken adventure. We are learning and reading everything to get our set up right and welcome advice. I'd also love to connect with people in the area that have experience. Thanks! -Rachel