Utah!

[bitsyhorse]

I talked to the Kaysville City Zoning department, they affirmed my 7 fowl calculation (he specifically said they rounded down, they obviously don't know chicken math). I have to get a conditional use permit (I think they just want the $50), and no roos.
Carrie

ugh... Springville just allowed chickens 2 years ago... they were going to do the $50 yearly permit... which imo almost defeats the purpose of raising your own eggs... they decided against it... but only allow 6 hens, no roos..... they don't go for the 'if you have x amount of acreage, you can have x amount per...' deal... they just straight up say 6. I wish it was more like yours, where they have an actual calculation... but I also wish they'd look at it on a case by case basis... I have no neighbors behind me... and so I don't think I'd really be hurting anyone if I had a roo with a no crow collar... but *sigh* whatever, I guess I'm just grateful that they allow any chickens at all....

 

[Spinning Carrie]

ugh... Springville just allowed chickens 2 years ago... they were going to do the $50 yearly permit... which imo almost defeats the purpose of raising your own eggs... they decided against it... but only allow 6 hens, no roos..... they don't go for the 'if you have x amount of acreage, you can have x amount per...' deal... they just straight up say 6. I wish it was more like yours, where they have an actual calculation... but I also wish they'd look at it on a case by case basis... I have no neighbors behind me... and so I don't think I'd really be hurting anyone if I had a roo with a no crow collar... but *sigh* whatever, I guess I'm just grateful that they allow any chickens at all....

Luckily the $50 fee is a one time fee for as long as you live at the residence, but I have to go to a planning meeting so I can answer questions about my premises. I think they could have me fill out a questionnaire more easily and efficiently but oh well. I do like the square foot per animal calculation, I think that makes a lot more sense.

Now to start coop plans and torment my hubby!

Carrie

 

[RJSorensen]

Good afternoon Utah…

Bitsy I like those Speckled Sussex and have a couple of hens, which we are enjoying very much. They were chicks this season past. With Christmas past, and New Years soon on the way, I can turn my attention to 'chick' season. The sooner the better by me. I spent some time out with the girls today, seems at times I get so involved with 'other' things, I just do not take the time I wished I would, to enjoy them. Had a couple hop up on me which is always a treat, they feel so good to the touch.

Last winter was so mild that I never got around to trying out hay for the birds, I got a bale over the weekend at IFA and this A.M. put a flake in each coop. It seemed to be a hit, but I am sure that it will take a few days to see for sure how this green winter treat will pan out. As something both new and green it sure got a lot of attention, I suppose it will deepen the yolk color some, if nothing else, it will lessen the boredom of long winter days and nights.

Hope everyones Christmas was good, and an early New Year greeting,

RJ

 

[the-bird-man]

I was thinking I would go get some to put in the nest box I want them to use to see if it helps so thanks for suggesting it. In usual form my husband outdid himself as usual when I asked for a coop the problem with having an over achiever for a handyman is that you certainly can't rebuild the mini taj mahal of coops .....that gets expensive . .

i hear you. i hate to even think about what that mistake cost me lol. but yeah i find golf balls in the nest works. i also make sure to show the girls the balls, i will help the girls into the nest to help them better get the idea this is where you lay. but if you have the balls in there all the time you might get a broody girl so fair warning

 

[newmarch2014]

I have the usual (and terrible) chicken dilemma. Do I get new chicks this year (or let some eggs hatch or get some eggs maybe)?
Cons: I ended up with a rooster last year and do not want another...no cannot have another....since I am too much of a tenderheart to send them to their death (unless they are meanies) and I am not crazy about any of the autosexed breeds. I MAY be moving in less than 3 years so it is just more chickens (have 8) that I have to rehome or move if I do go. I don't NEED more chickens, we get plenty of eggs for our family and a few extras for friends. Integrating new chicks would be even harder than last year and it was a ridiculous drama getting these 8 to the point of harmony. I am still in school and working 30 hours a week for at least 2 more years.
Pros: I have the room. I WANT a couple Lavendar Orps and a couple Marans and a couple Cochins and maybe a penciled breed....you get the idea. I have plenty of people to give extra eggs to. I really like the little buggars. The rooster is probably here to stay anyway so he could use a few more hens to spread the love. The coop is still a bit chilly with all that extra space in the winter.
The indecision of it all!

 

[RJSorensen]

Well I always say, if in doubt… just get them. It has always worked out well for me. The more birds the merrier, and it is the season of merry, is it not?

RJ

 

[newmarch2014]

RJ you may be enlisted to convince the husband

 

[the-bird-man]

I have the usual (and terrible) chicken dilemma. Do I get new chicks this year (or let some eggs hatch or get some eggs maybe)?
Cons: I ended up with a rooster last year and do not want another...no cannot have another....since I am too much of a tenderheart to send them to their death (unless they are meanies) and I am not crazy about any of the autosexed breeds. I MAY be moving in less than 3 years so it is just more chickens (have 8) that I have to rehome or move if I do go. I don't NEED more chickens, we get plenty of eggs for our family and a few extras for friends. Integrating new chicks would be even harder than last year and it was a ridiculous drama getting these 8 to the point of harmony. I am still in school and working 30 hours a week for at least 2 more years.
Pros: I have the room. I WANT a couple Lavendar Orps and a couple Marans and a couple Cochins and maybe a penciled breed....you get the idea. I have plenty of people to give extra eggs to. I really like the little buggars. The rooster is probably here to stay anyway so he could use a few more hens to spread the love. The coop is still a bit chilly with all that extra space in the winter.
The indecision of it all! :cd

i like to think of it as two is one and one is none so always good to have back ups on hand

 

[the-bird-man]

a good excuse to get more layers is to say you need to have extra layers so you can give eggs to needy people i mean if you have the room why not? lots of people out there go hungry and lots are on a very limited budget. not that its your job to do exactly but it can be a great thing to do

 

[La Casa de Pollo]

I feel like I need to get several more now in the spirit of the season. This should be a charitable donation write off too don't you think? Just in time for taxes.... LOL