Tentative Homesteader

[Janestigee]

Hello! This is a cool site. Chickens aren't legal in my city. Should I do hens (no roosters) on the down-low? I have a large fenced-in yard.

 

[Tuhmu]

and good luck with all your poultry adventures!

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I would take a look at https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/37/local-chicken-laws-ordinances-and-how-to-change-them before you take the risk. There might already be people in your community that are trying to get things changed.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Good advice by LeviS.

 

[TwoCrows]

I would not risk setting up your facilities, getting fined and then have to rehome all your birds that you have no doubt become attached to. Hard on you, hard on the birds. But I would check out the link that LeviS has provided and maybe you can get your laws changed.

Good luck!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X4 on the advice from LeviS, good luck on getting the laws changed in your area. you might also check out your state thread if you have any neighbors that are considering chickens. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

 

[drumstick diva]

If you dare to have stealth chickens, please have a plan b, for someone else to take them in if you are forced to give them up.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - if you are planning doing this on the 'down low' hens it must be. Have a plan B in case you get 'caught'.

 

[gander007]