Chickens NOT allowed in Reading Pa }:/

[RoosterRoo]

I called the township and was told that chickens are not allowed in the "City" of Reading. Unfortunately we are right by the city limits. What I do not understand is you can not have quiet chickens but you can have as many dogs as you want?!?! This makes NO sense at all! I bought the chickens anyways (2 (F) Red Pullets, 2 (F) Comet Pullets and 2 (?) Plymouth Rocks) and am keeping them inside for now but am wondering what needs to be done to change this?? ANYONE please help! We have only had the chicks for a few hrs now and my yr old daughter is already hooked!

 

[brahmabreeder]

Maybe try to start a petition to allow a few hens and no roosters.

 

[RoosterRoo]

Maybe try to start a petition to allow a few hens and no roosters.

I thought of that but the area I reside in is mostly "old farts" that like to complain about anything and everything so getting people in my area to sign would be next to impossible.

 

[epmchickens]

Good for you! I would have gotten them anyway too. I agree with the petition idea. During the depression the federal government hosted a movement to have americans raise their own chickens to feed america! Come on people! 20 dogs but no chickens? I recently met a man in mohton pa who was, luckily, grandfathered into keeping his birds and I had to laugh because he said that a little egg bribe with the neighbors goes a long way. Too true.

 

[RoosterRoo]

Good for you! I would have gotten them anyway too. I agree with the petition idea. During the depression the federal government hosted a movement to have americans raise their own chickens to feed america! Come on people! 20 dogs but no chickens? I recently met a man in mohton pa who was, luckily, grandfathered into keeping his birds and I had to laugh because he said that a little egg bribe with the neighbors goes a long way. Too true.

I forgot to update. I added 10 more today.. LOL. 1 Bantam Silkie, 4 Buff Orphingtons, 3 Coturnix Quails, and 2 Red something (I forget the name. lol) Now the total is 16 }

We went and looked at a 3br property today that allows "farm animals" and is cheaper than what we are paying now for our 3br single! Not to mention the new property has a lake in the back yard!! What could be more relaxing than hearing the soothing clucks of the chicks while sitting on a bench, fishing in your back yard!

 

[epmchickens]

Yay! Good score for you! They're like potato chips aren't they? One is never enough. You are going to have so much fun with them. I have 2 orpingtons right now that are the NICEST chicks I've ever had. My flock is up to about 50ish lol. I love them all. Most of all my silkies and d'uccles. Best of luck to you with them and they are simply too cute.

 

[epmchickens]

Ps an open body of water can be dangerous. It makes you want ducks too. They're hilarious but soooo messy lol. I have 2 and they take up more of my time than the hickens do! But they are my babies and i'd never give them back.

 

[RoosterRoo]

Yay! Good score for you! They're like potato chips aren't they? One is never enough. You are going to have so much fun with them. I have 2 orpingtons right now that are the NICEST chicks I've ever had. My flock is up to about 50ish lol. I love them all. Most of all my silkies and d'uccles. Best of luck to you with them and they are simply too cute.

Thank you! Keep in mind, I just "started" getting birds yesterday and have 16 already.. LOL. When and IF we get this other place, I am sure the flock will grow FAST!

 

[epmchickens]

Haha. I bet it will. They're so much fun its hard to stop. Keep us updated!

 

[1wiggums]

What was the final decision from the 2013 post? Eager to learn more.