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Best of luck on your endeavor! I do hope all works out for you and that you are able to keep your 4 hens. I do not believe that keeping chickens on your own property against HOA rules is comparable to stealing, as was suggested. All "crimes" are not the same, and breaking HOA rules by keeping chickens in your yard is mild at best. You are attemping to work through your mistake the best way possible, and with a little luck, the system will work in your favor and you can enjoy your chickens in peace!