If I build it, will chickens come?

[derekaz]

Howdy! I'm aspiring to be a backyard chicken farmer. I live in a north central Phoenix neighborhood with my wife and two daughters and have a medium sized, walled in backyard on less than an acre.

After listening to The Chicken Wisperer, I was inspired to move ahead!

I have yet to research my area's restrictions, but there is horse property nearby and I doubt my neighbors would object to us having 1-2 well cared for hens.

If allowed in my neighborhood, my idea is to build a small hen house first and then wait until someone is looking to give away a free hen or two to a good home. Is that unrealistic?

I know I could raise or buy a few hens pretty inexpensively, but I'd like to help someone out who might have to give their hen away for whatever reason. Is their a good adopt a chicken website that puts people in the same local area in touch?

 

[smileysal]

Hi, don't know if it's the same over there but here in the UK there are charities that rescue ex battery hens for re-homing, maybe you could go down that route!?

 

[WriterofWords]

Around here there are always free chickens somewhere!

 

[Big C]

You should really check out the local laws and restrictions first.
There are many posts on here where someone went ahead with small/large elaborate plans only to have to get rid of their flocks and remove their coops/runs.

 

[b.hromada]

Quote:
This is very true. And these poor girls sure need the GOOD home. I think you've got a good idea going. Keep us posted. Best of luck to you, and

form S. Florida. So happy you joined us all here!

 

[Silkiefan]

petfinder.com usually has a chicken or two looking for a home for whatever reasons...

 

[Sitka]

Check local Humane Society, ASPCA, etc.
Check craigslist
Good luck

 

[derekaz]

Quote:
One of the first results that came up when I googled the subject was a UK website. Haven't found a comparable one for the US that is active yet. Thanks!

 

[derekaz]

Quote:
I suspect that the rules will be very vauge and possible for the city enforcers to interpret them in such a way that they will mean what they want them to mean. But as you suggest, I will still I will do my research first. Thanks!

 

[derekaz]

b.hromada :

Quote:
This is very true. And these poor girls sure need the GOOD home. I think you've got a good idea going. Keep us posted. Best of luck to you, and

form S. Florida. So happy you joined us all here!

Thanks for the warm welcome