100 feet is a lot of distance from the property line the zoning for our town is 50 ft if livestock are contained and 30 ft if it is just a storage shed or outbuilding.
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THis is one of the reasons I'm building a chicken tractor instead of a stationary coop-although it will be parked in one place most of the time. My town says the coop has to be 75' from all property lines, which is smack dab in the middle of my lot and not really where I wanted the coop. I figure I can put it where I want it, and if there's a complaint, I can easily move it to a place where it fully complies with town regulations... and I'm thinking free eggs (eventually) to my neighbors won't hurt things either!
Beth, so far 'she' is ok- if I didn't have 4 other chicks, all growing faster and peeping less, I wouldn't think anything was wrong. She seems healthy-in fact I see her pecking at the food maybe more than the other chicks-she's just not growing! Maybe she'll just be my little runt
Time will tell; I got 5 chicks thinking that if I did lose one, I'd still have 'enough' (as if there's any such thing). All 5 making it to pullett-hood would be good though!
Chicks are starting to pick on each other-but they're not big enough yet to put in the coop, even if it was ready. What does everyone do to keep their babies entertained and not fussing with each other?
Chicks are starting to pick on each other-but they're not big enough yet to put in the coop, even if it was ready. What does everyone do to keep their babies entertained and not fussing with each other?
Beth G. :
Sometimes chicks are weak and there is no reason. Unfortunately some chicks pass for no reason also. It could be genetics, it could be a weak heart, it could just be no reason at all. I find Chicks have a high death rate even when you do it all by the book and right. I hope that this little one bounces back for you and it's not a rooster
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Thanks-glad to hear it didn't mean the chick was sick, but I'm hoping it doesn't necessarily mean it's a rooster either! Any roosters get re-homed... don't want to irritate my neighbors, plus I had a really nasty rooster as a kid and (although I doubt another would be that fierce) I don't want to go that route again!
The little one is still peep-peeping... now the three largest have started flying at each other! Guess they're getting bored and wanting to try out their wings some... and their new home is only 1/2 done, I'd better get busy!
Sometimes chicks are weak and there is no reason. Unfortunately some chicks pass for no reason also. It could be genetics, it could be a weak heart, it could just be no reason at all. I find Chicks have a high death rate even when you do it all by the book and right. I hope that this little one bounces back for you and it's not a rooster
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Thanks-glad to hear it didn't mean the chick was sick, but I'm hoping it doesn't necessarily mean it's a rooster either! Any roosters get re-homed... don't want to irritate my neighbors, plus I had a really nasty rooster as a kid and (although I doubt another would be that fierce) I don't want to go that route again!
The little one is still peep-peeping... now the three largest have started flying at each other! Guess they're getting bored and wanting to try out their wings some... and their new home is only 1/2 done, I'd better get busy!
I find now matter how much room they have they still have pecking. This is due to the flock needs to est. A top bird and so on ans so forth. Its very natural. Now if they are pecking one more than the other there could be an underlying issue with the one being picked on. I find they always choose the weak on youngest to do this too. Just make sure it doesn't go to far and blood is drawn. If that happens you have to pull that bird out asap!
Another thing to consider is setting up a spot in the yard/grass to let them out once a day to peck and scratch at the ground. Make them all tired and tuckered out. Only thing w that is getting them back inside bc most like it so much outside they never want to be caught to bring back in
. Which is the lesser of two evils? Only you will know that one.
Good luck
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Another thing to consider is setting up a spot in the yard/grass to let them out once a day to peck and scratch at the ground. Make them all tired and tuckered out. Only thing w that is getting them back inside bc most like it so much outside they never want to be caught to bring back in
Good luck
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Even though she/he/it hatched a day later than the other 2 it is about half the size. But she is the boss. the other 2 give way to her.She will catch up someday. My other broody just hatched 2 out of 5 so far. It is only day 19. My wife is going to have a fit. "I told you no more chickens"
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Hmmm, watch out or your wife might arrange a 'mysterious accident' for your roo who's doing his job TOO well!
Hmmm, watch out or your wife might arrange a 'mysterious accident' for your roo who's doing his job TOO well!
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Hi and welcome to chicken-keeping!
A word of advice (which I learned the hard way): if you aren't in strict compliance with the zoning laws, generally speaking, nobody cares, HOWEVER if you have a rooster (even if a rooster is permitted in Cromwell) and it begins to annoy your neighbors all it takes is one phone call to the zoning office to complain and you may have to get rid of ALL of your chickens if you can't meet the code requirements. I had a neighbor who said she was fine with our chickens until a rooster evolved. She called zoning without the courtesy of a conversation with us first and we nearly lost all of our chickens and coop. Fortunately, it worked out b/c we struck a deal to get rid of the rooster BUT it easily could've gone the other way.
Something to think about.
You could apply for a variance to the zoning board as to the 100 feet rule, but you're not likely to succeed and it would just draw attention to your violation of the current zoning regulation. I personally prefer a "let sleeping dogs lie" policy with the town.
Personally, I would get the variance. But the first thing I would do is bake some cookies for the new neighbors and try to get off on the right foot. Promise fresh eggs in the future, and be charming. A nice letter from your neighbors can make all the difference when you go before the variance board.
Hi and welcome to chicken-keeping!
A word of advice (which I learned the hard way): if you aren't in strict compliance with the zoning laws, generally speaking, nobody cares, HOWEVER if you have a rooster (even if a rooster is permitted in Cromwell) and it begins to annoy your neighbors all it takes is one phone call to the zoning office to complain and you may have to get rid of ALL of your chickens if you can't meet the code requirements. I had a neighbor who said she was fine with our chickens until a rooster evolved. She called zoning without the courtesy of a conversation with us first and we nearly lost all of our chickens and coop. Fortunately, it worked out b/c we struck a deal to get rid of the rooster BUT it easily could've gone the other way.
Something to think about.
You could apply for a variance to the zoning board as to the 100 feet rule, but you're not likely to succeed and it would just draw attention to your violation of the current zoning regulation. I personally prefer a "let sleeping dogs lie" policy with the town.
Personally, I would get the variance. But the first thing I would do is bake some cookies for the new neighbors and try to get off on the right foot. Promise fresh eggs in the future, and be charming. A nice letter from your neighbors can make all the difference when you go before the variance board.
Those JG's are gorgeous!!!!!!!!
I hope you and your family are all so proud of that great broody you have too
She looks like a true loving Chicken Momma watching her young with a very close eye
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I hope you and your family are all so proud of that great broody you have too
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Wow that is well said!! I swear I learn so much from you all on here and the objective of a situation is great. It's so nice to hear from different ppl in different situations opinions. I think it helps make difficult situations become more real and clear
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Hi and welcome to chicken-keeping!
A word of advice (which I learned the hard way): if you aren't in strict compliance with the zoning laws, generally speaking, nobody cares, HOWEVER if you have a rooster (even if a rooster is permitted in Cromwell) and it begins to annoy your neighbors all it takes is one phone call to the zoning office to complain and you may have to get rid of ALL of your chickens if you can't meet the code requirements. I had a neighbor who said she was fine with our chickens until a rooster evolved. She called zoning without the courtesy of a conversation with us first and we nearly lost all of our chickens and coop. Fortunately, it worked out b/c we struck a deal to get rid of the rooster BUT it easily could've gone the other way.
Something to think about.
You could apply for a variance to the zoning board as to the 100 feet rule, but you're not likely to succeed and it would just draw attention to your violation of the current zoning regulation. I personally prefer a "let sleeping dogs lie" policy with the town.
Personally, I would get the variance. But the first thing I would do is bake some cookies for the new neighbors and try to get off on the right foot. Promise fresh eggs in the future, and be charming. A nice letter from your neighbors can make all the difference when you go before the variance board.
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Hi and welcome to chicken-keeping!
A word of advice (which I learned the hard way): if you aren't in strict compliance with the zoning laws, generally speaking, nobody cares, HOWEVER if you have a rooster (even if a rooster is permitted in Cromwell) and it begins to annoy your neighbors all it takes is one phone call to the zoning office to complain and you may have to get rid of ALL of your chickens if you can't meet the code requirements. I had a neighbor who said she was fine with our chickens until a rooster evolved. She called zoning without the courtesy of a conversation with us first and we nearly lost all of our chickens and coop. Fortunately, it worked out b/c we struck a deal to get rid of the rooster BUT it easily could've gone the other way.
Something to think about.
You could apply for a variance to the zoning board as to the 100 feet rule, but you're not likely to succeed and it would just draw attention to your violation of the current zoning regulation. I personally prefer a "let sleeping dogs lie" policy with the town.
Personally, I would get the variance. But the first thing I would do is bake some cookies for the new neighbors and try to get off on the right foot. Promise fresh eggs in the future, and be charming. A nice letter from your neighbors can make all the difference when you go before the variance board.
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