New to chickens

[MarcLouisburg]

Hello I am new to NC. I have started a large garden and I am looking to get into chickens but don’t know if I am allowed to where I am located. I looked up the town codes and it states that I can have 5 chickens but it looks like I need to have the coop 100ft from any inhabited building. Is that from home as well or just neighboring homes? How can I get clarity on what I can and can’t do? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hello and welcome! I wish I knew more to provide solid information but I am not sure. If you try posting your concern in this section: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/local-chicken-laws-ordinances.37/
Someone with more experience could better help you.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

I called my locate township to ask for some clarification of a coop. The township codes said I needed a permit for a building that costs over $500 and permanent. I needed to know if the $500 was materials it cost to make or what I would sell it for and if it isn't permanent but moveable do I need a permit. He said the $500 is up for my interpretation and that if it is permanent I would need a permit. Well... it isn't permanent, it can be moved... with a forklift I would call your local township or talk to a nearby chicken owner.

 

[N F C]

I agree about contacting your local government to get clarification, every place is different.

Best wishes, hope you'll be able to have a backyard flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. Hope you will be able to have the flock you desire.

 

[Hei 20]

Hello I am new to NC. I have started a large garden and I am looking to get into chickens but don’t know if I am allowed to where I am located. I looked up the town codes and it states that I can have 5 chickens but it looks like I need to have the coop 100ft from any inhabited building. Is that from home as well or just neighboring homes? How can I get clarity on what I can and can’t do? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in establishing your flock.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Marc, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You've looked up the codes. There must be a number there to call. Call and ask for clarification but I'm willing to bet it's 100 ft from ALL inhabited structures including your own.

 

[CaroleW]

Welcome to BYC from Arizona! This is the place to be for all your chicken news, connections to helpful poultry folks and more!
I hope you find a way to meet the local ordinance and any HOA covenants and restrictions if there are any.

Also picking a quieter non-flighty breed that bears confinement well will cut down on a lot of potential complaints. I know some in my city that have house chickens or garage chickens. Look at your state's www.backyardchickens.com/forums/where-am-i-where-are-you.26/ thread to see if anyone is nearby you has creative ideas in similar situation.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community