The Middle Tennessee Thread

[Happy Henhouse]

Take a few of his prettiest feathers and make them into earrings to always have a remembrance of his bravery.

 

Great idea Penny. So sorry Raine. He sounds like he was a fine rooster.

 

[Happy Henhouse]

You can up to 6 chickens in Murfreesboro city limits including roosters as long as no other rules apply (subdivision, etc).

I believe any lot over 5 acres in Rutherford county can be considered agricultural which would mean you could have as many as you want. We also have top notch public schools here if that's a consideration.

 

[Poohb10454]

My DH just found my purebreed Black Ameraucana Rooster "BlueJeanBoy" dead in the pen,
but he took 5 baby copperheads out with him.

I believe my doesn't like poultry DH has a little more respect for the birds today,
those baby copperheads were right beside our garden and it could have been me rather than the Rooster...
along w/ the bad news DH _very carefully_ handed me the eggs from the pullet in that pen
*so I could set them in the bator right away*
yep, BlueJeanBoy has done his breed and chickens generally proud today, RIP. 

Very sad. I'm sorry :-(

Take a few of his prettiest feathers and make them into earrings to always have a remembrance of his bravery.

 

Great idea!

 

[Penny Hen]

Very sad. I'm sorry :-(
Great idea!

If the feathers are mussed up put a pot of water on the stove and heat until it is steaming. Hold the feathers in the steam for a few moments then stroke them gently from the root end to the tip realigning the ribs of the feathers. Repeat as often as it takes. The steam heats it up enough that the ribs will stick back together when the edges touch. If they get dusty later put them in a large sandwich bag with a teaspoon of salt and shake. The salt will remove the dust. If they get dull put a little olive oil on your fingertips and stroke down the quill then spread out over the ribs. I have feathers that I collected when I was a teen that I still have now in my 50's. They can last a very long time with proper care.
Oh if you use the down don't oil them, just use the salt to clean them. You can swish the down in cool water but you have to blowdry it like a Silky chicken or it drys in clumps and looks sad.

 

[BitByChickenBug]

As predicted, my flock has doubled this year from last. Total addict. Taking a survey to find out at what age do you find it safe to integrate youngsters into the main flock? Thanks!

Also, my lovely husband spent memorial day helping me fence a yard for them to free range. They are soooo happy! So am I!!

 

[TinTennessee]

I saw there are some folks from the Nashville area. My family and I are moving to TN in a few weeks and we're trying to figure out what towns allow backyard chickens. I'm having trouble finding information about Springfield and White House. That's the area I think we might end up. We have friends in Smyrna but I know backyard chickens are a no no there so we took that town off of our list of possibilities. It's important to us that we reside somewhat near Nashville (like anywhere within an hour in any direction) simply because we are trying to be no more than 8 hours from the Detroit area so we can easily visit family. Also important is that we live in a town that allows backyard chickens. Anybody from around the Nashville area? If so, what town and do you know the ordinances regarding chickens in your town? I've already checked the city ordinances listed on backyardchickens.com but not many of the towns around Nashville are listed and it's difficult to find the information online. Thanks so much for any help!

I live almost exactly 7 miles from Springfield & Whitehouse city limits. I am in a pretty rural area. No stores for atleast 6 miles. I am in a subdivision, after moving in I found out we have certain restrictions that were put in place when the subdivision was developed. They are only good for 30 years ( time limit set by developer). However I have spoken to the developer & he has said its not a problem. The resrictsions are only good forx. another year& 1/2 anyway. I would call the zoning commission for the area your interested in & ask what restrictions are in place inside city limits. I'll look up the numbers & add them to the post. Best of luck to you.
City of whitehouse codes 615-672-4350
City of Springfield codes 615-382-2200

 

[pickledchicken]

My DH just found my purebreed Black Ameraucana Rooster "BlueJeanBoy" dead in the pen,
but he took 5 baby copperheads out with him.

I believe my doesn't like poultry DH has a little more respect for the birds today,
those baby copperheads were right beside our garden and it could have been me rather than the Rooster...
along w/ the bad news DH _very carefully_ handed me the eggs from the pullet in that pen
*so I could set them in the bator right away*
yep, BlueJeanBoy has done his breed and chickens generally proud today, RIP.

Sorry for your loss but he went out in style what a trooper. He stood his ground and fought the good fight much respect for BlueJeanBoy.

 

[pickledchicken]

Hello to all the new folks on the thread and welcome aboard !

 

[pickledchicken]

As predicted, my flock has doubled this year from last. Total addict. Taking a survey to find out at what age do you find it safe to integrate youngsters into the main flock? Thanks!

Also, my lovely husband spent memorial day helping me fence a yard for them to free range. They are soooo happy! So am I!!

No Way ? Chicken math ain't it great.....Don't feel bad I think I am pushing near 100 feathered friends now. I have found that if I introduce them in a free range situation they tend to work things out and have room to escape should things get to rough. I have also noticed that bonds between them are created at a very young age but I have had good luck bringing in new ones too. You still get the occasional nut job from time to time.

 

[matlock585]

I live in a rural area on the Dickson/Cheatham county line, and I can have whatever the crap I want to.
That was a selling point mentioned when we bought our place.