Over the past 3 months, I have followed the advice in the beginning of the "Raising Chickens for Dummies" book about checking with local laws, zoning, ect. I live in the country, 2 miles outside of city limits. But, I wanted to make sure I was doing everything by the book. 2 miles from my house, I noticed a chicken coop, so I went up to the door and asked them some questions about any laws in the area. Older couple, been raising chickens for years, never even thought to check into laws He says " Now Young Lady, you get yoursef some hens, and don't be worrying yourself about dem laws, as long as you keep it clean, and bribe your neighbors with fresh eggs, won't be no problems
So, I contacted my local township office. They acted very confused by my questions, and gave me contact info for the township zoning official. Contacted him, he wasnt sure why I was checking into laws, since I was outside of city limits. He says that as long as I'm not trying to start a chicken business, not to worry about it. No need to get building permits for the coop, ect. But just to be sure, to contact the Extension office. Did that, they said, again, as long as I wasnt starting a business, no need for permits, ect. Just to be friendly with the neighbors and let them know I was getting chickens. My neighbors houses are at least 3 acres from where my chickens are going to be, they are all thrilled with the idea as long as I share eggs and keep it clean. One even wants the chicken poo for her compost pile.
Has anyone had any experiance in the country in Ohio with chickens? Especially in Henry County? I have a hard time just going off of what people tell me. I like to have everything in writing lol No one could send me copies of local laws in writing when it comes to small flocks, or even direct me to where to find the stuff. My next option is local 4-H clubs
So, I contacted my local township office. They acted very confused by my questions, and gave me contact info for the township zoning official. Contacted him, he wasnt sure why I was checking into laws, since I was outside of city limits. He says that as long as I'm not trying to start a chicken business, not to worry about it. No need to get building permits for the coop, ect. But just to be sure, to contact the Extension office. Did that, they said, again, as long as I wasnt starting a business, no need for permits, ect. Just to be friendly with the neighbors and let them know I was getting chickens. My neighbors houses are at least 3 acres from where my chickens are going to be, they are all thrilled with the idea as long as I share eggs and keep it clean. One even wants the chicken poo for her compost pile.
Has anyone had any experiance in the country in Ohio with chickens? Especially in Henry County? I have a hard time just going off of what people tell me. I like to have everything in writing lol No one could send me copies of local laws in writing when it comes to small flocks, or even direct me to where to find the stuff. My next option is local 4-H clubs