Could I « Rent A Chicken » At a Hatchery Nearby?

greatpearl

In the Brooder
Jan 20, 2018
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hi everybody! I have never raised chickens (but my father has) and we want to get a few, but our city doesn’t allow them! We were thinking that maybe we could keep chickens at a nearby farm and collect the eggs there, but they won’t live on our property. It’s like a person who practices horseriding and keep their horses at a public stable.

If such a deal could exist, I would be able to visit the chicken 5 days a week as the hatchery is a town over. Has anyone ever seen/done this before? If anyone has any advice, please don’t hesitate to reply!

(EDIT) thank you for all the feedback everybody. I assume the term I was looking for was "local farm" instead of hatchery. I know a few local farmers that I could potentially whip up a deal with.

Also, apologies if I make any mistakes! I’m new :frow
 
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I have a friend who volunteers at a horse rescue. There are various other barnyard animals that the rescue has acquired over the years and she gets to visit with all of them regularly in exchange for a little work and a little love. This includes a flock of chickens, and on days she volunteers she gets to bring home some eggs. Maybe there is something near you where you can help out.
 
:welcome I doubt a hatchery would allow it because of bio security. But a local farmer, ranch or horse stable/property may be willing. I once spoke with someone on BYC that lived overseas. I can't remember exactly how it worked, but something about there being property set aside by the community that people apply to get a part of to raise chickens & gardens. There maybe places like this in some U.S. Cities. When you get a chance, add your location to your profile. That way it will show under your avatar & members won't have to keep asking you.
If you find a location, there are a lot of chicken tractor ideas on BYC. That way, you could move it to a different location if needed. Have you though about fighting for ordinance changes?
 
Guess that would depend on where you lived Welcome anyways does your charter say no birds ot just hens?
Like I said Welcome to Backyard Chickens

thanks for the welcome!
Here's the ordinance:
- Keeping of domestic animals and fowl.
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No person shall shelter, exhibit, market, raise, harbor, breed, house or maintain within the city any animal or domestic fowl except dogs, cats, fowl or animals commonly classified as pet.

Would a chicken count as a pet if not used for egg or meat production and specifically for companionship?
 

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