Thanks so much for the info! Guess I'll be calling the town Monday. So do the local tractor supply's carry chicks?
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Most of the TSC do carry chicks. Choices vary. ANd know that often chicks are incorrectly marked. Just a heads up.Thanks so much for the info! Guess I'll be calling the town Monday. So do the local tractor supply's carry chicks?
Thank you everyone for your help!
Here's what I found out from the town, for anyone else in Marlborough: As long as you give them cute pet names, the town can't get involved. You are permitted to have up to 10 "pets". I was warned against roosters though (didn't plan on it anyway) because if there's a noise complaint the town could get involved.
Hi from a new member, in Norwood, MA. My wife grew up on a farm, and she recently instigated an interest in backyard chickens. Unfortunately, our town ordinance doesn't allow us to obtain a permit without a variance. The ordinance requires a minimum of 50 feet to the property line, and our yard is 85'x40'. We went up before the town's Board of Health recently, and obtained a temporary 30 day permit allowing us three hens, pending any objections by neighbors, but two of our abutters do have objections, so it looks like we're unlikely to get a further permit. (We have three two-month old Rhode Island Reds, for now) The ordinance requirements seem harsh to me - given that most of our town seems to have quarter acre lots on average, seems to rule out backyard chickens for most people, and I'm considering speaking about this at a town meeting. Anyway, I would very much like to hear from folks, from Norwood, or anywhere else.
Sumit