Nice, quiet chickens

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Thanks, all. I think that the rules for their area may have been that as long as they’re contained in a coop/run it should be fine. They’re checking the laws and ordinances on keeping chickens right now, but it’s still up in the air. I’ve been researching for them and it looks like Black Australorps are the best options because they are similar to Orpingtons, but more heat hardy. The hottest it gets there is around 102F so we crossed the Orpingtons off the list (even though they seem like great birds.) Any other advice or insight is appreciated.

it gets hotter than that here, and I have orpingtons, just keep them cool with a kitty pool ect...

 

[pecksandkisses]

it gets hotter than that here, and I have orpingtons, just keep them cool with a kitty pool ect...

Do they sit in the kiddy pool?

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Do they sit in the kiddy pool?

they like to Wade in it

 

[pecksandkisses]

they like to Wade in it

Cool! Thanks for the advice!

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Cool! Thanks for the advice!

sure! They also Love blocks if ice with fruit and veggies in them!

 

[pecksandkisses]

sure! They also Love blocks if ice with fruit and veggies in them!

Huh

 

[Cyprus]

Better to find out the laws and regulations in your area and follow them. It's not hard. Suburban areas have too many eyes - odds are, you'll be reported and then fined, possibly hundreds of dollars. Then you'll have to get rid of the chickens anyway. If chickens are not allowed, then ask why and see if you can get the laws changed.

I agree.
First and foremost be legal.

 

[PirateGirl]

Quiet is always good when you have close neighbors. You really don't want to rock the boat unnecessarily, even if chickens are permitted, quiet is better

I know in my town the ordinance does not prohibit roosters, but it does specifically mention excessive noise and nuisance animals, so if I had a loud rooster and someone complained, I could be made to get rid of it.

Good luck with the new chickens. It should be fun. I have never had australorps but they have been on my wish list, they just were not available at the right time. They are popular for a reason and seems like they generally make good pets.

 

[pecksandkisses]

I agree.
First and foremost be legal.

Yeah. The people I’m asking for are friends with one of the people who works with the City, so they asked them.

 

[Shadrach]

Hey, friends. I have some family that is planning on getting a couple chickens from TSC or another feed store for a suburban setting. They plan on being hush-hush about it so they’ll need a quiet breed. Are sex-linked chickens usually quiet, or are the other breeds that are usually sold quiet? Also what types of breeds can they expect to see there? Thanks in advance.

Why all the secrecy?