Colorado

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Hey everyone! Just want to make sure I am interpreting this right...

" The maximum number of rabbits or fowl on a premises shall not exceed ten each of the age of six months or over"

I take this to mean that chicks don't count at all by law so far as space goes, but does it work with the rooster issue? Are they still technically chicks til six months? I will be trying to sell any boys I hatch well before then but it's good to know the legal limits...

Anyone with insight, I would appreciate it!

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Does that mean you don't want to come work for me?

I am Manager of Quality Control for SkyWest Airlines, at our COS mx facility. Been with SkyWest for over 26 years.
The worst part of the trip wasn't the travel, but the reason for it. Somewhat stressfull and nervewracking, . Can't discuss it on the forum.

I'm very happy teaching Chemistry & Physics....I travel by air when I have too. My wife and kids love to travel...I have just spent WAY too much time in airports, and no longer possess the desire.

Sorry to hear that the reason for the trip wasn't pleasant. I hope that all is well now that you've dealt with it personally.

 

[wsmith]

Hey everyone! Just want to make sure I am interpreting this right...
" The maximum number of rabbits or fowl on a premises shall not exceed ten each of the age of six months or over"
I take this to mean that chicks don't count at all by law so far as space goes, but does it work with the rooster issue? Are they still technically chicks til six months? I will be trying to sell any boys I hatch well before then but it's good to know the legal limits...
Anyone with insight, I would appreciate it!

It would appear that the city (?) is concerned mainly with rabbits and fowl over 6 months of age.
Don't you love legaleze? Is thispart of the Colorado Springs law?

 

[wsmith]

Sorry to hear that the reason for the trip wasn't pleasant. I hope that all is well now that you've dealt with it personally.

A personnel issue I am dealing with. Won't end pretty I'm afraid.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Wsmith, yes it is. And a different section stipulates no roosters, period. But it doesn't define 'rooster'.

Full details-
http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=855

 

[wsmith]

Wsmith, yes it is. And a different section stipulates no roosters, period. But it doesn't define 'rooster'.
Full details-
http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=855

Of course, a male chicken isbt a rooster until 1 year old.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Wsmith, yes it is. And a different section stipulates no roosters, period. But it doesn't define 'rooster'.
Full details-
http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=855

As I read the code; it seems to indicate that you can temporarily exceed the 10 bird limit; allowing you to purchase chicks and possess them while they grow-out...but at an age of 6 months you must reduce your holdings to no more then 10 birds and none of them can be a rooster. By their definition, a cockerel becomes a Rooster at an age of 6 months.

To be on the safe side, I'd find homes for any ROOs that start to crow...so that you are not placed in a position of having to prove age should a neighbor report your flock.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

They really regulate pigeons though.....

 

[wsmith]

And the definitions are all over the place, depending on where you look. I cases relating to laws, go with the most restrictive definition, in this case, roosters being a male of the species. Many breeds are hard to tell until they develope the lovely crowing, and the distinctive markings, etc, which, as Rock stated, is at least 6 months old. I always thought it was when they were 1 year, as a female chicken isn't a hen until she is 1 year ish, even though she may be a laying pullet.....if the moon is full in a month with an R.......

Its all up to the person inspecting or at the agency who has the power. This morning I know I had at least 5 roosters.........

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

I like wsmiths definition best but will stick to the 6 month and crowing rule unless I hear otherwise. I have already had a neighbor report me for "having a messy yard". We actually think they had an issue with the ladies because we found that someone had snuck into our yard the week before the reports started and was trying to mess with our hens. Found two of the girls loose in the yard one day and the main coop door wide open on another. :/. Still don't know who did it but we locked the gate and the main coop door.