"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[kuntrygirl]

How would they know?

It's a big risk. If word got out they would fine me and require me to get rid of my chickens and rabbits. I don't want to sell my house right now bec my 90 year old mother lives with me and wouldn't do well with a move. Right now, if I don't push the envelope, there are other backyard chickens in my neighborhood that will back me up if there's a problem. That said they would create a big fight. also in violation of city ordinance by having 5 chickens. I was not born to live in a subdivision. It's like being in prison. I am a few blocks from my grand kids which is why I built here. In March my grandson will have his license and already has a truck. But I want to be where my granddaughter can get on her bike and come over. I'm just ranting right now. But for now, my family must come first and keep me in this subdivision.

Oooooooooooooooooo. Not good. So does your area allow chickens?

I understand about not being born to live in a subdivision. I don't know what it's like to live in a subdivision. I never have. We have always lived in the country. Thank goodness my dad was a smart man and country boy from Kansas and loved farming and the country. We grew up on a farm, so that's all I know. I don't think I would be a good neighbor if I could spit in my neighbor's yard. Too close.

You really love your family for wanting to be close to them. That's so sweet.

I would have to think twice about that though. Just joking.

 

[Angelicisi]

We were told we couldn't be in street view/public view or if the property was abutting a school lol I was like huh? But makes sense I suppose. In the city.
Wish there was a 'mind your business ordinance' lol
No schools close and its a big property and we don't process anywhere near a street but boy the bar patrons at the local pub would get a hoot outta it and might even help if we could be seen

I think whatever "turning a blind eye" that goes on in my subdivision would rapidly change if I started processing chickens. Lol

I'm in! Lol

 

[kuntrygirl]

We were told we couldn't be in street view/public view or if the property was abutting a school lol I was like huh? But makes sense I suppose. In the city.
Wish there was a 'mind your business ordinance' lol
No schools close and its a big property and we don't process anywhere near a street but boy the bar patrons at the local pub would get a hoot outta it and might even help if we could be seen

I think whatever "turning a blind eye" that goes on in my subdivision would rapidly change if I started processing chickens. Lol

I'm in! Lol

Some of these laws are so stupid. I don't understand why. What's wrong with processing birds if you are doing it in a clean and sterile environment. Now I can see if you have chickens hanging from the mailbox and from the trees in the front yard and they are draining out but as long as you are doing it in a orderly fashion, then what's wrong.

I would rather have someone processing chickens in a VIEWABLE area, then to have a FAT, BIG BELLY neighbor outside working in the yard or riding his riding lawn mower with no shirt on smoking a cigarette and drinking a beer and the wind/breeze is blowing his STINKY cigarette smoke in my yard where I can smell the STINKY smoke. Now THAT is disgusting. As a matter of fact, I think I just tasted some puke in my mouth thinking about FATSO without a shirt on.

 

[PrimroseMom1]

Oooooooooooooooooo. Not good. So does your area allow chickens?

I understand about not being born to live in a subdivision. I don't know what it's like to live in a subdivision. I never have. We have always lived in the country. Thank goodness my dad was a smart man and country boy from Kansas and loved farming and the country. We grew up on a farm, so that's all I know. I don't think I would be a good neighbor if I could spit in my neighbor's yard. Too close.

You really love your family for wanting to be close to them. That's so sweet.

I would have to think twice about that though. Just joking.

I know about living in the country bec my aunt that was like a mother to me had a farm where I spent a lot of time. I learned all about riding and farms and I know it is what God intended for me. I plan to fulfill that before I die. Major bucket list. My Subdivision doesn't allow any chickens or rabbits, but there are a lot of quiet backyard chicken and bunny people that feel strongly about it. Safety in numbers if I don't go too far. Also, I follow rule #1 of BYC'ers: make sure your neighbors have eggs, and I do that. My girls are pretty quiet unless they lay an egg and I swear they are as loud as a roo, but it's not at daybreak. They also make a lot of excited noise when I go in the yard. But the only ones that hear them, except someone walking by, are egg eating neighbors. The city ordinance allows 3 hens on less than one acre. So if I sell my house, later, and get one one at least an acre with no subdivision restrictions, I am home free. I could even get a donkey. Also, there are a lot of houses not too far from me that would qualify and not too far from family, but not where my granddaughter could ride her bike. I look everyday, literally. But for now with my mom and granddaughter only 10 years old, this is where I stay under the radar. I do often think one more wouldn't matter at this point to get an RIR friend for poor Primrose. .

 

[kuntrygirl]

Oooooooooooooooooo. Not good. So does your area allow chickens?

I understand about not being born to live in a subdivision. I don't know what it's like to live in a subdivision. I never have. We have always lived in the country. Thank goodness my dad was a smart man and country boy from Kansas and loved farming and the country. We grew up on a farm, so that's all I know. I don't think I would be a good neighbor if I could spit in my neighbor's yard. Too close.

You really love your family for wanting to be close to them. That's so sweet.

I would have to think twice about that though. Just joking.

Subdivision doesn't allow any chickens or rabbits, but there are a lot of quiet backyard chicken and bunny people that feel strongly about it. Safety in numbers if I don't go too far. Also, I follow rule #1 of BYC'ers: make sure your neighbors have eggs, and I do that. My girls are pretty quiet unless they lay an egg and I swear they are as loud as a roo, but it's not at daybreak. They also make a lot of excited noise when I go in the yard. But the only ones that hear them, except someone walking by, are egg eating neighbors. The city ordinance allows 3 hens on less than one acre. So if I sell my house, later, and get one one at least an acre with no subdivision restrictions, I am home free. Capfuls even get a donkey. Also, there are a lot of houses not too far from me that would qualify and not too far from family, but not where my granddaughter could ride her bike. I look everyday, literally. But for now with my mom and granddaughter only 10 years old, this is where I stay under the radar. I do often think one more wouldn't matter at this point to get an RIR friend for poor Primrose. .

I think I would be too paranoid to have chickens in a subdivision. I would be too afraid that someone would rat me out and I would have to give up my chickens. How long have you been having chickens and rabbits?

 

[LindaB220]

I know about living in the country bec my aunt that was like a mother to me had a farm where I spent a lot of time. I learned all about riding and farms and I know it is what God intended for me. I plan to fulfill that before I die. Major bucket list. My Subdivision doesn't allow any chickens or rabbits, but there are a lot of quiet backyard chicken and bunny people that feel strongly about it. Safety in numbers if I don't go too far. Also, I follow rule #1 of BYC'ers: make sure your neighbors have eggs, and I do that. My girls are pretty quiet unless they lay an egg and I swear they are as loud as a roo, but it's not at daybreak. They also make a lot of excited noise when I go in the yard. But the only ones that hear them, except someone walking by, are egg eating neighbors. The city ordinance allows 3 hens on less than one acre. So if I sell my house, later, and get one one at least an acre with no subdivision restrictions, I am home free. I could even get a donkey. Also, there are a lot of houses not too far from me that would qualify and not too far from family, but not where my granddaughter could ride her bike. I look everyday, literally. But for now with my mom and granddaughter only 10 years old, this is where I stay under the radar. I do often think one more wouldn't matter at this point to get an RIR friend for poor Primrose. .

Google for loud + quiet+ chickens and get rid of the loud ones. RIR , spec sussex, dominiques for loud.

 

[PrimroseMom1]

I think I would be too paranoid to have chickens in a subdivision. I would be too afraid that someone would rat me out and I would have to give up my chickens. How long have you been having chickens and rabbits?

Well, it all started when I heard about people in the subdivision that had them and I went to see them and fell in love. They all said the city ordinance allows it, which is true. No one was aware of the subdivision restrictions nor myself. We all felt comfortable that we were within our rights. Then I went to a garage sale more than a year after I got my chickens and was saying I had chickens and she said we couldn't have them and that she wanted to and was told there were restrictions. I freaked out and left right away without saying my name or address and went home to check the restrictions and she was right. It never occurred to me to check bec so many had them and assured me it was ok. So, I went to one of the other BYCers and asked him. He was surprised too, and he is over the city limit of 3 too, and he said no one would stop him and we would all rise up if there were a problem. So, I didn't go into it knowing I couldn't. This Easter is two year on the chickens and one year on rabbits. I have literally prayed over not having a problem, many times. I do think I would sell my house before I gave them up. I just can't imagine giving them up.

 

[PrimroseMom1]

Google for loud + quiet+ chickens and get rid of the loud ones.  RIR , spec sussex, dominiques for loud. 

They're all loud when they lay. 1 RIR, 2 Black Star and 2 Amercaunas and I love them all. Can't get rid of any.

 

[foreverlearning]

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Having a healthier chicken for the dinner table doesn't require you raising your own. You could work with one of us that can raise and process to have them. We all understand the problems and don't want you to get in trouble or have to loose the chickens and rabbits you have now. Working and trading together locally is a good thing too.

 

[Angelicisi]

Some of these laws are so stupid. I don't understand why. What's wrong with processing birds if you are doing it in a clean and sterile environment. Now I can see if you have chickens hanging from the mailbox and from the trees in the front yard and they are draining out but as long as you are doing it in a orderly fashion, then what's wrong.

I would rather have someone processing chickens in a VIEWABLE area, then to have a FAT, BIG BELLY neighbor outside working in the yard or riding his riding lawn mower with no shirt on smoking a cigarette and drinking a beer and the wind/breeze is blowing his STINKY cigarette smoke in my yard where I can smell the STINKY smoke. Now THAT is disgusting. As a matter of fact, I think I just tasted some puke in my mouth thinking about FATSO without a shirt on.