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FitPatriotMom said:
Hello Colorado!

I'm new to researching backyard chickens, but I am REALLY ready to do it (my HOA be damned lol).

Is there anyone in Brighton, CO? I'm not seeing any ordinances here (yet).
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Hello I'm a former Brightonian ? here. We lived in Lochbuie for 12 years . We moved back to hubby's hometown in Nebraska and got our backyard flock of 5 in 2020. I love them , you will too. I know Denver allows 3 hens so Brighton should too. We built our coop hidden from plain site so we wish you luck with that. Hens do make some noise after laying so how are your neighbors? There are a lot of good layer breeds that are friendly. Look for cold hardy breeds and start with a study coop not one of the "pre fab" cheap ones. Best of luck and thank you for your service. God bless you and your family
 
🤠 howdy neighbor. I'm just east of town off 152.
No clue with HOA as most don't allow horses in the backyard. When you're ready for chicks, all the feed stores in town carry them until Julyish. I think it's worth the drive to FC to buy chicks at Feeders Supply. Can't beat their selection. Upwards of 60 breed and color selections in the spring. She has chicks 52 weeks out of the year. If you don't want to hassle with raising chicks, I will have a nice selection of pullets in May.
 
FitPatriotMom said:
Hello Colorado!

I'm new to researching backyard chickens, but I am REALLY ready to do it (my HOA be damned lol).

Is there anyone in Brighton, CO? I'm not seeing any ordinances here (yet). Has anyone successfully petitioned their HOA to allow hens? I'll keep researching the forums here, but thought I'd pop in and post.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? New to BYC. My kids' school has several in their yard so they're used to them :)

(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 0, but looking for 4 or more

(3) What breeds do you have? None yet. Want good egg layers/friendly

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Cheap eggs!!

(5) What are some of your other hobbies? Sports, stock trading, aviation, hanging out with our neighbors

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share. We have cats, 3 kids, and are a military family. I'm ready to be more self sufficient, and have big plans for our backyard garden!

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D
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Welcome to BYC!!
 

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