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[jennyndirk]

Hi everybody,
We are new to the site and not sure all the ins and outs! We recently moved to Sumpter twp MI, and are planning our first chicken coop. We want to start with 5 ladies (I hope buff orpingtons!) and are excited to hear what everybody else is doing too.
We started building our coop and run, but then got dissuaded by the twp ordinance, but now feel confident from the state RTFA that since we are zoned agricultural and have an acre and half our plan should be fine. We'd be so happy to hear from anybody else in our community (or anywhere really) for ideas and advice.

Thanks! Jenny & Dirk

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Try your state thread to find chicken keeping neighbors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/697050/michigan-thread-all-are-welcome/0_20 and be sure to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of good articles on all aspects of chicken keeping. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[what's kickin' chicken]

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[jennyndirk]

Thanks for the welcome and advice!! This site is so helpful! Glad we found it and joined.

 

[sunflour]

so glad you joined us.

I love the BO they are beautiful big gals when grown and so cute as babes and juveniles. Good luck with your new coop, it is quite frustrating when you know you are doing things right, and all get "punished" for the worst cases that lead to the ordinances.

Good luck locating your new flock and starting on a wonderful new adventure.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

Hello

and Welcome to BYC!

Glad to have you join! Feel free to make yourself at home!

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined our community!

Good luck with your coop building and future chickens! Buff Orpingtons are excellent birds to start out with, since they're hardy, gentle, and productive.

 

[collingwood]

Welcome to BYC!