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Hi, I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure where to post this to. I live in Cape Coral, Florida and I've run into a bit of a problem. Code enforcement is very strict up down here, but I was told multiple times by many people that you could keep chickens in Cape Coral as long as a child in the family is in 4-H. I have gotten myself into a bit of a tight spot as I rescued two chickens and now am finding out that it was all rumor and that chickens are not allowed in any way. I've already started to join 4-H so I have that, but I'm not allowed to keep my babies.
I'm going to keep them for as long as I can before I get turned in/caught, but I need some help finding a place for my chickens in case I can't keep them with me anymore. I've been looking at some chicken ranches but they all seem to just kill/eat the roosters if there are any, and one even told me that they use them for bobcat traps. I could never leave my babies in a place like that.
I have what we think is one rooster and one mystery, but they are the sweetest little chickens ever. They follow me around the yard and cuddle with me. They sleep on me and like to have their necks scratched. I love them so much and I don't want them to get eaten or killed, especially not by being ripped apart by a bobcat.
I'm willing to pay for all of their expenses, and will provide all the food/toys/treats for them. I will even get a coop for them to keep them separate from the other chickens. They grew up together so they are quite happy to just be off by themselves.
I'm not sure if it will even be needed, but I am so terrified of my chickens being killed. If anyone has any recommendations for places they could stay if worse comes to worse that would be wonderful.
Thank you so much for your help in advance.
Oh, that's an awesome idea! I did not even think about that. The outside coop is pretty big and roomy so they should be okay there while I am away during the day, but at night bringing them in would be smart. Do you think a dog crate would be enough for them to sleep in? I'm not sure what else would be good for them but I'm willing to try anything as long as I can keep them.I am in a city that does not allow chickens and code enforcement can be really hard if they catch any "code breakers". I have a good relationship with my neighbors and chick often that my girls are not singing too loud. I have roosters, too. I take them into the garage every night and don't put them out till after 8 am. It is a pain in the b*** but worth it so no "cock a doodle dos" in the am to wake anyone too early. So - so good
Sure, BakeryBunch, a dog crate would be fine. I happen to have a old rabbit hutch that I converted to a rooster penthouse. A few shavings in the bottom and some food and water and he should be good.Oh, that's an awesome idea! I did not even think about that. The outside coop is pretty big and roomy so they should be okay there while I am away during the day, but at night bringing them in would be smart. Do you think a dog crate would be enough for them to sleep in? I'm not sure what else would be good for them but I'm willing to try anything as long as I can keep them.
I have no neighbors on either side and only one in the back over the canal, so if Cupcake starts crowing too much I will have to pop over there and ask them.
Thank you so much for your tip!