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Hello all - Thank you for everyone's response. This whole situation has really irritated me to the point of researching sound buffering options and toys for my girls to keep them entertained throughout the day. I email the code enforcement officer and explained what I had planned on doing to...

Quote: I'm curious about why you don't let them out until 7AM? I know my girls are MUCH quieter when they're in the yard than when they're in the coop. So the first thing I do in the morning (usually about 6:15AM) is let them out to forage. That keeps them quiet until I leave for work at 9...

No chicken outlaws here. I'm 100% legal with my three little girls. They are spoiled rotten and act like dogs. They come when they're called and hang out with me when I'm outside. They are well on their way to destroying my flower beds and one of my veggie gardens but are pardoned because...

Given the feedback from AtholCoop and MikeCNorthwest, I may not do anything. You've given me something to think about. I'll keep your input in mind and thank you for everyone's input. Personally, I'd prefer not to have any contact with my neighbors. I know that sounds awful but I like my...

Thanks for everyone's input. I appreciate it so much. As far as addressing the neighbors...I will go to each neighbor this evening and discuss this issue. I have also crafted a letter explaining my resolution in case I miss someone or they won't come to the door. I will offer eggs of course...

I am thinking about putting white insulation board on the outside of the coop to try to buffer the noise. Thoughts?

Well the day finally arrived. I received a call from our City's Code Enforcement officer this afternoon regarding the noise my three hens make. First, he needed to confirm that I had chickens. I told him yes, I have three. He seemed a little shocked by that, maybe thinking I had more based on...