Legal in city illegal in HOA.

[aart]

This is the coop I would base ours off of I think but painted the same colors as our house.

That's awfully small....don't restrict yourself on size right off the bat.
Ask for/suggest a pretty 8x10 first
How big are your lots?
Are there any other shed or outbuilding regulations in place already?

 

[bobbi-j]

So I talked to the president of the hoa and he has no problem with it but wants to chat with the neighbors. I talked to one of the other neighbors and she actually wants some too. 2 houses down plus ours obviously 8 to go.

I see by later posts, that you are off to a good start! I'm so glad you decided to go this route than the "stealth" chicken one. You have a much better chance of getting and keeping them this way.

 

[RUNuts]

I've got a 4x8, no walk in coop and second @aart suggestion of a full size shed to start. The little ones are cute and a maintenance nightmare. Better than nothing.

Full size allows food and supply storage inside where you need it and near the chickens.

Congratulations! It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job! If more neighbors jump in, great. Offer the "maybes" fresh eggs as available. Gotta taste it to believe it.

 

[RUNuts]

If noise has not been an issue, clarify the rooster stance. Some people may tolerate the egg song, but a 4AM rooster welcoming the dawn may cause strife. Lot of variables, but since you are selling it, get the negatives on the table too. Don't want you to lose ground.

Go team chicken!

 

[joeyg4583]

Another yes! 7 yes 2 maybe 2 houses to go

 

[joeyg4583]

I plan to put a box on the fence to give eggs to the community when we have extras.

I've got a 4x8, no walk in coop and second @aart suggestion of a full size shed to start. The little ones are cute and a maintenance nightmare. Better than nothing.

Full size allows food and supply storage inside where you need it and near the chickens.

Congratulations! It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job! If more neighbors jump in, great. Offer the "maybes" fresh eggs as available. Gotta taste it to believe it.

 

[bobbi-j]

I plan to put a box on the fence to give eggs to the community when we have extras.

Where do I find this box? I think that's a great idea!

 

[lazy gardener]

Personally, I'd not be giving away the eggs. Yes, the occasional box of free eggs, but not as a regular occurrence. You will work hard for those lovely butt nuggets, and they don't come free! By the time you've built your coop, bought and raised your birds, bought all their feed for 4 - 6 months, as well as the bedding, your first egg may cost you $500.oo to 1K! Add to that all the time spent tending them, and needing to be home every morning and evening to be sure they are shut in, let out, fed and kept safe, you will realize just how much those eggs cost!

 

[RUNuts]

Agree. they should be used for bribery. They are valuable. Also when hand delivered you will bond with the neighbors. As convenient as a box is, it is also impersonal. I like connecting. Some I connect with less. But at least I know them.

We also don't want a fight at the box. You will be surprised at how many people will enjoy the chickens and the eggs. But the chickens come first.

 

[BantyChooks]

Another yes! 7 yes 2 maybe 2 houses to go