Storyteller2008
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- Jun 9, 2016
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Storyteller 2008 New Member Introduction
Hello,
I am researching keeping chickens in my backyard. My city does indeed allow this, and I found this website by going to my local government website. Currently, I have no chickens and no coop--nothing yet. There is the permitting process and the neighbors' approval to get (if they live within 150 feet of the coop, they must approve).
So, I am a beginner. Next year is the soonest I could see being ready. My daughter is interested in doing this, as she already takes care of the chickens at her school.
Keeping chickens alive during the cold Minnesota winters is one of my concerns. But, I just bet that question has been addressed by some of you experienced chicken keepers.
I do own a small dog, and wonder how that will add to the mix of things to prepare for. She is an 11 pound Cavalier King Charles spaniel.
Cooking, reading, and sewing are some of my hobbies. I like to find and fix vintage sewing machines. I plan to start an informal neighborhood teen sewing club as soon as I set up the machines in the basement.
Writing has long been one of my passions--and I have written professionally as a reporter/editor (for business magazines, newspapers, and radio stations).
It may take me a little while to save the money necessary to make or buy a coop that will protect the chickens from our hot and cold weather extremes. But, patience is a virtue!
Thanks in advance for having me as part of your community,
Storyteller 2008
Hello,
I am researching keeping chickens in my backyard. My city does indeed allow this, and I found this website by going to my local government website. Currently, I have no chickens and no coop--nothing yet. There is the permitting process and the neighbors' approval to get (if they live within 150 feet of the coop, they must approve).
So, I am a beginner. Next year is the soonest I could see being ready. My daughter is interested in doing this, as she already takes care of the chickens at her school.
Keeping chickens alive during the cold Minnesota winters is one of my concerns. But, I just bet that question has been addressed by some of you experienced chicken keepers.
I do own a small dog, and wonder how that will add to the mix of things to prepare for. She is an 11 pound Cavalier King Charles spaniel.
Cooking, reading, and sewing are some of my hobbies. I like to find and fix vintage sewing machines. I plan to start an informal neighborhood teen sewing club as soon as I set up the machines in the basement.
Writing has long been one of my passions--and I have written professionally as a reporter/editor (for business magazines, newspapers, and radio stations).
It may take me a little while to save the money necessary to make or buy a coop that will protect the chickens from our hot and cold weather extremes. But, patience is a virtue!
Thanks in advance for having me as part of your community,
Storyteller 2008
