My 3 Salmon Faverolles

[Gdurham]

I'm pretty sure that means it has to be in a cage inside your house (like you'd keep a small bird) - I doubt you could convince them that a coop counts. I know it's hard letting them go, but hopefully they'll all have good homes in more homestead-friendly nearby towns.

If you do manage to keep him, yes, a rooster can go in the coop with the hens.

ive spent my lunch break researching collars, but I don't know how realistic this idea is. For one, I have no idea what size to get for a SF. He hasn't even started crowing yet (only 6 weeks old), so we don't know how loud he will be or his frequency. If I had him begin now, would he be quieter in the long run because he's been wearing one since being young. We make other pets wear collars, so I don't know if I would necessarily call it totally inhumane.

Also my town zoning did get back to me... it means any species not traditionally kept caged are prohibited, like the way finches and canaries are kept caged, except for the hens a permit is attained for. womp womp. not worded very clearly whatsoever.

 

[LorahS]

This is turning out to be so sad and frustrating. CL sent me a warning to remove the ad and that it was illegal, meanwhile I see dozens of posts selling chicks and other farm animals in quantities less than six and less than two months old. Facebook hobby farm groups has generated me a couple interested people, but then they disappear.

And all of this makes me feel guilty for participating in an industry that just mostly sends boy chicks to a meat grinder? I’ve wanted chickens for years, but we were renters and now just so happens the summer we can do it is the summer half the country is also suddenly interested in chickens due to the pandemic and people turning into crazy food hoarders.

I want to call sanctuaries nearby, but I fear I’ll get some vegan lecture because I’m likely not the only person this summer unloading lots of roosters.

I’m also frustrated that our town won’t allow roosters. I get they’re noisy, but so are the three little yappy dogs two houses away. Which is actually worse? That guy lets his dogs into the yard early in the morning and all they do is unleash a battery of shrill small dog yaps until he lets them in again or goes out there to yell at them.

Just venting. Thanks for listening.

I feel the same way about the inconsiderate dog neighbors, you’re not alone

 

[Kehknee]

Every time you think your flock is done you'll find a new chicken or breed you need! I'm still on the lookout for Orloffs and CCL despite our flock being 'done' haha : D

You hit the nail right on the head!