Creek Chickens

[Creek Chickens]

Welcome Lynnie! Great to have you here!

Do let us know what city you're in. Then someone might be able to give you specific advice.

oops as you can tell... i'm new at this, that is a great idea...lol

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

I hope it all works out for you

 

[Creek Chickens]

X2...though we dud have the added steps of an inspection by the officer (who had never inspected a chicken setup and mostly depended on me to assure him all was good, lol, and snapped photos/ took measurements) ....his report went with my application for a vote by the city council.

Thank you, I called The City of Santa Clara,(ca.) the lady tried to be helpful, but didn't know the answers (she admitted)for what I needed, so she just said, "just come in and fill out the form." It's $6.00 a chicken for a permit, that's all I have so far. .. Thank you, your info was helpful. This sounds like a small journey...

 

[Creek Chickens]

My permit attempt was horrendous! I had all of my surrounding neighbors sign a petition saying that they don’t oppose me having chickens, created 7 binders that included plot maps of my home, what breeds of chickens I want, where I’ll be keeping the coop, dimensions of the coop, etc. I paid $200 to “apply” for the permit and sat before the Board of Trustees to present my case. After ALL of the busy work and after all of my neighbors attended the meeting and spoke in my favor, the township STILL denied me.

I hope you have much better luck than I did lol! But I figured as long as I don’t have complaints, I’ll be okay without the darn permit

I understand,I probably do the same thing!!

 

[Creek Chickens]

oops as you can tell... i'm new at this, that is a great idea...lol

Santa Clara Ca. is my City....

 

[PirateGirl]

My ACO drove by as well to see that I had a coop and a fence and it wasn't too close to the property line. I wasn't even home and didn't have to meet him.

 

[Creek Chickens]

My ACO drove by as well to see that I had a coop and a fence and it wasn't too close to the property line. I wasn't even home and didn't have to meet him.

Thank you for your reply, Well I hope I'm as lucky as you were. I don't even have my chickens yet, I'm trying to get a head start. I hope it's nothing like the DMV ugh... LOL

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Creek Chickens Welcome!

Sorry, living in Aus, I am not able to help you out but this is a link to Find Your State Thread which Diva mentioned.

If you include your general location on your profile, this will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

Good luck!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.