Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[fuzzybutt love]

I also work with out of staters and they are amazed at the taxes and regulations. :/

 

[uchytil]

Idk if it changed a lot, but my dad's side of thefamily was from indiana and illinoise, and we used to drive down there. Nothing but God and corn in the parts we went! I have drove through tenn and my DH lived there for a year as a kid. I thought it was beautiful; up north is plesant and unhurried as well

I lived in mesick and worked in traverse city for a summer. Never wanted to come back down! They call us southern michiganders down state a....s...ls. on account of the hurry and city attitudes. My company goes under here i'd see about transferring to the one in indiana though.

Coopersville and ravenna are essentially cow towns but even they are not wanting small homesteads! Not even a bunny hutch allowed in ravenna.

I have friends that own Percherons, chickens, etc, in Ravenna. That's also where they have the auction. Isn't it crazy about what a town will allow especially in a farming environment?

I'd venture to say that the grass is not greener on the other side unless you're willing to living in some remote area with no jobs (and a sparse population). I originally come from Maine and they have the same issues as do most New England states. My Dad's from Oregon, Mom's from Indiana, and when they were kids these were non-issues that their families are finding to be real problems in the here and now. People are people, either they are friendly, or not, no matter what state they reside in. It's attitude of the governing body that is giving us such grief. Up in Maine the locals call out of state people "flat-landers". They move into the state, don't like something, join the town commissions, and change (regulate) everything. Don't think those "other" states won't, lol!

Best to just breath, and count your blessings. If you really need to move do the homework and look into your crystal ball for what's really going to happen!

CS in one week, Laura's riding down with us!

 

[fuzzybutt love]

Probably just outside city limits i am guessing? That town is very proactive about keeping the area a farm area, protecting against "development"; just not IN town..(DH has a relative that had gotten bunnies for the kids)

Yes i suppose out of staters would despise a migration. I figure to wait a year at least before buying; i want my credit a tad better before i jump into anything. I like conklin, it is so small and un-traveled but idk if they have firm laws one way or another about "livestock" in city limits.

What i have issue with is the fact that a hutch of chickens is somehow considered unacceptable by farm towns, but sleeker posh towns are quick to include them (rockford) ! But no roos in town and too expensive for my budget
For me chickens were a way to be more sustainable, i think even before i took issue with the big chicken farms. I was one of those kids who grew up dreaming about a little homestead with chickens and a garden; now i am grown and want that reality.

I guess one GOOD thing is now we know where we are welcome!!!!! Wouldn't want a bunch of stuck-ups as permanent neighbors anyway! ; P

 

[getreal]

I have friends that own Percherons, chickens, etc, in Ravenna. That's also where they have the auction. Isn't it crazy about what a town will allow especially in a farming environment?

I'd venture to say that the grass is not greener on the other side unless you're willing to living in some remote area with no jobs (and a sparse population). I originally come from Maine and they have the same issues as do most New England states. My Dad's from Oregon, Mom's from Indiana, and when they were kids these were non-issues that their families are finding to be real problems in the here and now. People are people, either they are friendly, or not, no matter what state they reside in. It's attitude of the governing body that is giving us such grief. Up in Maine the locals call out of state people "flat-landers". They move into the state, don't like something, join the town commissions, and change (regulate) everything. Don't think those "other" states won't, lol!

Best to just breath, and count your blessings. If you really need to move do the homework and look into your crystal ball for what's really going to happen!

CS in one week, Laura's riding down with us!

this is just my guess but could it be people are "scared" (for lack of a better word) that chickens and such spread salmonella? I live in rural area of Iron Country, u.p. Some of the towns and villages here still have in the books that people could have livestock. At one time they all had a community grazing pasture where the farmers would bring their cows to during the day, then bring them home for milking and sleeping. If the books weren't changed from those days, they can't stop someone from having livestock now. I'm sure most places nowadays have changed them but around here it is still there. Can you tell I live in a time warp?

up here we are called yoopers, the ones downstate we call trolls. all in good fun.

 

[JackieandChicks]

My last guinea went to his new home this morning. A bit bittersweet - I really do like them, but he was so noisy! I'll be glad to not be woken up to "cakcakcakcak" every morning - just the 'roos morning singing!

 

[gladahmae]

I lived in mesick and worked in traverse city for a summer. Never wanted to come back down!

It's true! People are generally pretty good at minding their own business up here, through there are always exceptions. TC allows hens, and as of last year, bees within the city limits. One township outside of the city limits (but in GT county) distinguishes between chickens and livestock for 'allowable' animals (one of my co-workers went up against the township and won and got the ordinance re-worded). Only problem with living up here is the "view of the bay, and half of the pay." And dealing with very entitled super-rich snobs that summer up here.

 

[uchytil]

this is just my guess but could it be people are "scared" (for lack of a better word) that chickens and such spread salmonella? I live in rural area of Iron Country, u.p. Some of the towns and villages here still have in the books that people could have livestock. At one time they all had a community grazing pasture where the farmers would bring their cows to during the day, then bring them home for milking and sleeping. If the books weren't changed from those days, they can't stop someone from having livestock now. I'm sure most places nowadays have changed them but around here it is still there. Can you tell I live in a time warp?

up here we are called yoopers, the ones downstate we call trolls. all in good fun.

I lived in the Soo for four years. I was never a yooper, lol! I have friends up there I hunt/fish with - good people, a little weird, but good none the less.

My daughter lives in Boston, Massachusetts. They allow 4 chickens per household. Can you believe that? The world is crazy to say the least.

 

[uchytil]

It's true! People are generally pretty good at minding their own business up here, through there are always exceptions. TC allows hens, and as of last year, bees within the city limits. One township outside of the city limits (but in GT county) distinguishes between chickens and livestock for 'allowable' animals (one of my co-workers went up against the township and won and got the ordinance re-worded). Only problem with living up here is the "view of the bay, and half of the pay." And dealing with very entitled super-rich snobs that summer up here.

I flyfish in that area of Sleeping Bear ( Betsie, Platte, etc.) My friend's a guide out of there. Anyway, now that the area has been deemed the "most beautiful place in the world" it has become a hot spot for the rich and famous. Pretty soon they'll be setting policy. Even the rivers are becoming congested. Soon they'll be mini-amusement parks.

 

[aart]

It's true! People are generally pretty good at minding their own business up here, through there are always exceptions. TC allows hens, and as of last year, bees within the city limits. One township outside of the city limits (but in GT county) distinguishes between chickens and livestock for 'allowable' animals (one of my co-workers went up against the township and won and got the ordinance re-worded). Only problem with living up here is the "view of the bay, and half of the pay." And dealing with very entitled super-rich snobs that summer up here.

I too live in the Coastal Tourist Belt....we call the summer people FIP's......Fabulous (or other F words) Indiana/Illinois People.


The thing about the municipalities having control of the livestock laws is that they can change on a whim(almost)......same goes for some other controversial 'laws'.......here today, amended or suspended tomorrow.

 

[Spitzboyz]

It's true! People are generally pretty good at minding their own business up here, through there are always exceptions. TC allows hens, and as of last year, bees within the city limits. One township outside of the city limits (but in GT county) distinguishes between chickens and livestock for 'allowable' animals (one of my co-workers went up against the township and won and got the ordinance re-worded). Only problem with living up here is the "view of the bay, and half of the pay." And dealing with very entitled super-rich snobs that summer up here.

"view of the bay, and half of the pay." - Best BYC Quote of the Year. Period.

I really laughed at that! We call Saginaw, MI - Sagnasty.