Hens in Billings, MT

[TJinMT]

Quinan - what's Lockwood have for ordinances, do you know?

Thanks for the support!!! TJ

 

[klew]

I'm pulling for you in Miles City, MT. We just got our ordinance changed May 24 to allow 6 hens, no roosters. It takes affect June 24!!! Something that really convinced the council was that big cities like New York and Seattle allow hens then WHY wouldn't they be allowed in MONTANA?!! Keep us posted and we'll do the chicken dance with you soon?!

 

[taylorashleyd]

This is kind of an old post, but just wanted to say I am rooting for you! Luckily we will have no neighbor complaints. On the one side our neighbor already has chickens and on the other side we have a good relationship with them and they have told us they think the chickens are an awesome idea (and I may thank them with a few dozen eggs when my girls grow up).

I've been following along and it seems like Billings is SO close to getting the new ordinance passed! I'm keeping my finger crossed.

 

[Chicken Woman]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After 17 months of work, the urban hen initiative has PASSED in Billings, Montana!

October 10, 2012 the ordinance becomes active. The annual permit will be $25 and be available at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter on Monad.

We encourage you to "Like" the Magic City Hens page to receive updates on upcoming classes and other information. MCH is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formed fo
r the education and support of urban henkeeping in Billings, puts on an annual Hen Expo, teaches classes, offers presentations and support at local sustainability and urban food production events, relocates unwanted chickens to appropriate homes, and even helps find places to relocate your unwanted compost materials. Their motto is, "Building community, one coop at a time!"

Congratulations to the entire city and especially to all of the people who have written letters, called, shown up at Council meetings, and otherwise indicated support. You guys are awesome! (">

 

[CluckyCharms]

That is good news, congratulations!

 

[mistyt14]

Im so glad they passed the law! Can't wait to get my hens in Billings!

 

[DuginMT]

I'm glad they passed the law too. About time. I bet when Coulson/Billings was first starting out, many families had chickens. I live about 1/4 mile outside of the city limits and have 13 new chicks - hopefully at least 8 hens. Picked them up from Big R West. They have a great, healthy selection from McMurray Hatchery. Back to the ordinance; six good laying hens should be enough for a small family. The only thing I do not like about the new chicken ordinance is the $25.00 annual permit fee. Why does the City of Billings need so much money? Will they be employing several new chicken police? Why require a permit at all? Should be a god-given right - not a priviledge that people have to pay for. Typical government, with a hand in every pocket as Roger Miller used to say!