Crying over change in zoning

[ksmc]

After researching rules and finding none, we bought our baby chicks and raised them through laying. Someone complained and all the sudden a rule was "found". So, so upsetting. Now we have our adorable little red coop with no idea what we can use it for. Tried selling and of course people want it for nothing. It housed 8 chickens comfortably. Any ideas of what we could turn it into?
Thanks for ideas.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC - sorry to hear it is under these circumstances. Without seeing the structure it is impossible for us to suggest possible repurposing ideas - could you take and post some photos? Have you considered becoming involved in working to change the zoning regulations for your area so that poultry can be allowed? When you were researching prior to getting your birds who/what were your sources for the assurances that there were no prohibitions in place?

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear of your zoning issues, that must have been very hard to give them up. Please do as Ol Grey Mare suggests and see if you can get the zoning laws changed...there may be more people in your area that would like to have birds and you could all band together.

As for your coop, maybe it could be re-purposed as a kid's playhouse or a gardening shed/greenhouse with some small changes?

Good luck to you!

 

[ksmc]

W

We did all we could believe me. It's a very small village and the good ol guy government.
I'd like to make this into something else to remember my girls.

 

[ksmc]

We did research it and even one of the trustees assured us nothing was in place to discourage us. We were able to place the girls with a family who raises chickens in another area. I can see them when I want but it's not the same.

 

[redsoxs]

Can you start a petition or something of the sort to get the "rule" changed? I'd make the powers that be show me the rule to make sure it was in place BEFORE you got your birds. Maybe too little too late but you might check out this link https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/37/local-chicken-laws-ordinances-and-how-to-change-them
Sorry you had join BYC on such sad circumstances. I wish you the best!

 

[limited25]

W

We did all we could believe me. It's a very small village and the good ol guy government.
I'd like to make this into something else to remember my girls.

It is pretty nice looking ... don't know ... a couple of rabbits or guinea pigs? Maybe you could put it in or beside a raised bed garden and place some flowers and a few of those attractive metal chickens around it for yard decor.

 

[Flock Master64]

Rabbit hutch

 

[drumstick diva]

Some areas that don't permit chickens - allow quail etc. you might inquire about having a different type of poultry.

 

[ksmc]

Their answer is no livestock, in particularly chickens. When I think of livestock, I usually don't think of chickens.