Hello everyone

[svj0622]

I am new to chickens. currently, we have none. I found this forum while looking into starting with a few chickens on our property. My family and I are animal lovers and we have 1 acre or property in Clarkson Michigan which is Independence township. I was told by the township that we must have 2 acres to have chickens on the property. I saw some postings about the Michigan right to farm act and how this trumps the local ordinances. I am not wanting a fight on my hands, but I do not like being told I can not have a few chickens when I actually have the right and ability to do so. I am asking for advice on how to get started and who do I really need permission from? My family and I love the outdoors, camping and fishing are our favorite pastimes.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

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[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

You may wish to ask here - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/local-chicken-laws-ordinances.37/ and here - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you

 

[Cyprus]

Hello and we are so glad to have you join our flock!
I would check first with your local ordinances and talk to them about who's rules you should follow.

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and welcome to BYC! There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

 

[Kiki]

Hello and we are so glad to have you join our flock!
I would check first with your local ordinances and talk to them about who's rules you should follow.

 

[Kiki]

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[Spartan22]

Welcome home!!!! And feel at home, lots of supportive people here!!!

 

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[ronott1]

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