Chickens are like rats

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. There is definitely an abundance of information on here and I am excited to keep reading.

Here is the specific wording re: backyard chickens in my city:

"-Provide written notification to all next-door neighbors and neighbors that connect to your property boundary.

-A site plan including the location of the chicken coop must be included in your application. The city requires two square-feet per chicken and access to an outdoor enclosure. The enclosure must be at least five-foot away from the property boundary.

-Bring all materials along with your application to the police department and pay the $25 permit fee. This fee must be renewed annually.

-Register your chickens with the state."

When you submit the application, they make you tick off that you have contacted your neighbors in order to get the permit approved so I don't want to lie but yes, it is a little frustrating.

We have 2 adjoining neighbors (we are a corner lot) and one of our neighbors has an unfriendly golden retriever that roams the whole neighborhood and guards our own property FROM us. We live in a city suburb, there are leash laws, they just don't care. Having to tell them about chickens seems so ridiculous but I will do it anyway.

I didn't realize that you are required to submit an application to get a permit. I used to live in a nice subdivision before I moved to the country, so understand that the rules gotta be followed. (Except for when it comes to aggressive Golden Retriever owners who ignore leash laws.) Looking forward to meeting you again on the forums.

 

[Tookie]

Welcome! So glad to have you!

 

[chrissynemetz]

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