My chicks are in trouble

[Mxrider743]

Hello, I am from Niles, Michigan and my city has ordinances for chickens. I got a notice today that I have to remove my chickens and file for a permit. But it says my property does not fit the guidelines for having chickens. They are in a run and have a brand new coop. It doesn’t say why but I’m sure it’s because they are not 100ft away from the alley behind our property. I have them strictly for egg production for my family. They are only 7 weeks old right now and we just love watching them! I heard there is a homestead law that protects us from city ordinances. I seen a post on here about it but the links error out. Anyone from this area or know more about the Michigan laws? Any help is appreciated, thank you!!

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. Where is link that errors out?

 

[DLA]

https://library.municode.com/mi/niles/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AN

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @Mxrider743

I am very sorry to hear you are having this trouble I hope everything turns out ok in the end

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! I so hope you get it worked out so you can keep you beloved chickens.

 

[DotToDot]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your birds.

 

[N F C]

Sorry for the trouble you're dealing with. Here is a link to the MI state thread, maybe others in your state can provide some guidance: Michigan

Best wishes!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I hope you are able to keep them.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Oh gosh, I am so sorry! How heartbreaking , I sure hope you can get this sorted out soon.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!