Newbie ordinance question

[beansandgreens8]

OK. This is what I was looking for:



If they want to argue that they meant all female chickens, then tell them that they need to change the ordinance because it only specifies older ones right now and it will obviously negatively impact anyone trying to bring in new birds to replace older ones.

Thanks I felt it was kind of a generic ordinance I've been doing my research for months and was like what about chicks and pullets as soon as I read it but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything by checking here. I'm raising for eggs and did not see how it would be feasible without starting chicks while my older hens are still producing.

 

[TooCheep]

Just a couple of items to consider:

I'm within a month of graduating my first hens to freezer camp. They've reduced egg production from 2.5 to 2.0 eggs/day for my three girls in their third year, so you might consider giving yours an extra year. I thought two years at first, but I'm not running a tight-margin factory farm, so I can afford to keep them even when production drops a little.

I've purchased a killing cone and got some training/experience on how to humanely process chickens. If you haven't done it before, you should see about getting some experience first. Not everyone can handle it.

 

[beansandgreens8]

Just a couple of items to consider:

I'm within a month of graduating my first hens to freezer camp. They've reduced egg production from 2.5 to 2.0 eggs/day for my three girls in their third year, so you might consider giving yours an extra year. I thought two years at first, but I'm not running a tight-margin factory farm, so I can afford to keep them even when production drops a little.

I've purchased a killing cone and got some training/experience on how to humanely process chickens. If you haven't done it before, you should see about getting some experience first. Not everyone can handle it.

Thanks I don't plan on running a supertight schedule either good to know I can wait another year without much loss. As far as culling I do plan on trying to get some practice locally just to have technique down so it is as humane as possible. I'm a nurse so squeamish I'm not lol!

 

[BigECart]

I believe in a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach to my ordinance. No chickens allowed, but I have 2 acres and only one neighbor. My chickens aren’t bothering anyone. My coop has attracted rodents, so I could see why there would be a limit in some communities. There’s no way that I would have my set up in a traditional neighborhood. (6 hens, 6 pullets.)

 

[rosemarythyme]

Pretty sure the intent is "4 female chickens," period. Obviously if you want to fly under the radar I doubt anyone will be the wiser unless you have a neighbor that loves reporting people for infractions (we see a number of those posts on here unfortunately). If your relationship with neighbors is good, I wouldn't worry about it.

As far as "unless I can start chicks while my other hens are still producing I don't see how I'd make it work," trust me your local zoning department doesn't care how that would work. At least you're legally allowed to have chickens!

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

My ordinance says only 8 chickens but my chicken keeping friend has 35 now so I feel fine keeping more. If you have chill neighbors you can keep as many as you can keep really. The government doesn’t care all that much about how many you have, they just don’t want you disturbing the neighborhood.

 

[beansandgreens8]

My ordinance says only 8 chickens but my chicken keeping friend has 35 now so I feel fine keeping more. If you have chill neighbors you can keep as many as you can keep really. The government doesn’t care all that much about how many you have, they just don’t want you disturbing the neighborhood.

Yes, I plan to play it by ear my neighbors so far have been easy going and they are both owned not rentals. I plan to offer some eggs here and there and see how it goes from there.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

Yes, I plan to play it by ear my neighbors so far have been easy going and they are both owned not rentals. I plan to offer some eggs here and there and see how it goes from there.

That’s how I’m getting away with a cockerel .

 

[Kellow1]

It is online and I have read it it only states 4 hens no roosters nothing about chicks or pullets mentioned. That's why I'm questioning. I'm inJacksonville Illinois

That would mean that you can only have four chickens and they must be hens, no matter the age. I live in Pekin, IL and I can have 14 chickens and a rooster as long as neighbors don't complain. Good luck.

 

[beansandgreens8]

That would mean that you can only have four chickens and they must be hens, no matter the age. I live in Pekin, IL and I can have 14 chickens and a rooster as long as neighbors don't complain. Good luck.

I do think that is what they meant but it is written poorly and I think I'd have a good argument being as our in town farm stores require you to buy a minimum of 6 chicks and Icould only find one online that sells within our limit. So I'd argue that fact but, fingers crossed I won't have to.