Hi, guys! from Prescott Valley . . .

[kMamaHen]

Would anyone like to offer insight on backyard flocks in Prescott Valley, AZ? My family and I have been stoked about the idea of chickens for a couple of years now, have our breeds picked out: Buff Orpington, Ameraucana, Black Copper Maran and Rhode Island Red. We were planning on starting a small flock in the spring but just waded through the online legalese for Prescott Valley and zoning restrictions. As far as I can see, 2 chicken limit IF you have an acre. We are on half an acre, adjacent to two vacant and unbuildable lots on two sides. Acres of BLM land across the road; so we are really nearly rural. Thought I might ask around at the feed stores and see what they can tell me because I have certainly seen other residences with chickens - maybe nobody really cares and we can still get away with it. Open to any advice for newbies. Sure love your site and sense of community. Thanks, y'all.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome aboard!
We are glad you joined our flock.
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[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC There are a few options... Who owns the land next to you? Can you work out a rental agreement (aka eggs for space) also checkout this thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/local-chicken-laws-ordinances-and-how-to-change.37/ Wish you the best of luck.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. You've been given a great link above. You may also wish to contact your state thread, as there may be existing members in your area that may be able to help -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie

 

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[MooseHabit]

Hi! I'm in PV too and I just give a big middle finger to the city. I would like to change the ordinance because it's insane. So if you have an acre, you can have 2 chickens OR 2 horses. Ya, chickens and horses are bundled into the same category! There's a massive difference between horses and chickens. Did you get some or no? I got quiet breeds and checked with my neighbors first. My neighbors are fine with it as long as they get some eggs which is a fine trade for me.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

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