INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[Crafty chick]

Animallover~ do you have any fencing that the babys could fit through, but not the big girls? You could fence a corner so they have somewhere to get away from them if they need to

 

[animallover2202]

I have chicken fence and an old dog cage I could rig some thing up for the run and the coop do they still need a heat light???

 

[Kiniska]

Fight it! There's a lot of good info here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/37/local-chicken-laws-ordinances-and-how-to-change-them
Please, don't let them bully you! You have the right to own a few birds, Indianapolis allows it! Tell them its NOT fair! If the hub of our STATE allows it, why are they not keeping up with Indianapolis?!? I would tell them, also, I want my children to learn basic skills of farming and sustainability too!

For Stressedmom,
While I agree you should stand up for yourself there is the issue of making an enemy of your neighbor. It is always best to try and work with people. Even if it is or should be allowed it is important to respect the people living near you. Best case scenario is to get the neighbor on board with the chickens. This could escalate past the chickens quickly if you don't. Not to mention the head aches of constant calls this person might make to authorities about the care of your animals. Bottom line, if you live in a subdivision of any type you are too close to those around you to make enemies.
Go with the talk over the kitchen table approach first. If that doesn't work then you will have to decide how far you are willing to take it. The other alternative is to move somewhere that it won't be an issue.

 

[Kiniska]

They has feathers! My little Skeksis are almost ready for the trial by stone!

 

[animallover2202]

Oh congratulations cluck get plenty of sleep while you can lol

 

[CRSelvey]

Hello! My family got our first six chicks about a month ago and are getting ready to build our first coop. In the meantime, our little chicks are living in a very large dog crate under the heat lamp in our basement. We live in Greencastle.

 

[Kiniska]

Hello! My family got our first six chicks about a month ago and are getting ready to build our first coop. In the meantime, our little chicks are living in a very large dog crate under the heat lamp in our basement. We live in Greencastle.

Welcome! You are going to really love your chicks!

 

[ldymelissande]

Thanks so much for the offer! My husband decided he was tired of waiting and took me to get the chicks, we ended up with 8 bantams. Vary happy with our new additions

 

[Little Ameraucana Mom]

Hello! My family got our first six chicks about a month ago and are getting ready to build our first coop. In the meantime, our little chicks are living in a very large dog crate under the heat lamp in our basement. We live in Greencastle.

Welcome !! I'm in Greencastle, Also !!!!

 

[pbirdhaven]

Anyone going??? We will be there. I'm sure Judy will be there also ????

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APRIL 13th. 2013

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