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Susan Fleming said:
Hello! I’m new to this group. I’ve long wanted to keep a few chickens and would love to learn more. Not sure if it’s possible to keep chickens on my terrace in Brooklyn. I’m meen, I know it’s legal- but I’m not sure how to ensure I’m doing it right!
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Welcome fellow New Yorker!! I’m 2 hours north of you so don’t have an answer but wanted to say welcome and you’re definitely in the right place for answers!!
 
Susan Fleming said:
Also I forgot to answer the other questions! I have a husband, a son, two dogs, a cat and several aquariums. Honestly if we add chickens we’ll be the Brooklyn petting zoo, but I just would love to keep them. I may live in the most city of cities, but I think I have an inner farm girl. We garden and grow some vegetables too- we even grew a pumpkin this year- all on our terrace!
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Hello :frow

We are a friendly community that always try to help each other out . Please make yourself at home
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I'd love to know how you got your pumpkins to grow. I've never got to growing them.
 
Hello Susan, and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.

Chickens are flock creatures and need to have space. The general requirement is 4 sq ft of space per bird in the coop and 12 sq ft of space per bird in the run. They also thrive by being able to scratch around on the soil, sun bathe and they NEED to dust bathe to keep external parasites at bay and keep their skin in good condition. Please consider these needs as you decide on the home you plan to provide them and make sure you keep 3 birds minimum but don't overcrowd them. Also, summer heat without full shade from the sun and circulating air can easily kill them.
 

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