Panner,
If you took my post personal I apologize. It was meant as a general comment to those that seem to have disdain for the laws and government workers.
I have lived and worked in rural areas for some time. I have seen what you have mentioned. People move in and expect all the...
Bear in the yard. Cool. Bear in the yard. Oh oh, how am I going to protect my chicks.
If you can make your house bear proof you can make your chicken bear proof. Lot of work and expense.
If you feed them they will come and come back. Don't feed them, this includes taking in bird feeders...