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[vermontgal]

SaltLakeSpice, it sounds like the City's (admin by the County) chicken permit inspection is more about the coop than the chickens, is that right? I have 5 baby chicks now, but they are inside. I am planning to get my coop built by the time they are old enough to live outside.

I'll get them permitted then. I've done my own measurements using Google's aerial photos, and I should be fine. It looks like my coop location will be 50+ feet from all neighbors dwellings, so I could even 25 chickens (and roosters? I think). It's only if your coop is just 25 feet from neighbor's dwellings that you are restricted to 15. I live on a large lot.

I got my 5 chicks last Friday at the IFA on 21st S. in SLC - one each of BR, BA, SLW, EE, and Welsummer. I really wanted a SS but I finally decided not enough to mail order. The chicks all seem to be healthy and doing well after two days at home. I'm giving them water with vit & electrolytes and a touch of ACV. The BR had a touch of pasty butt, and the BA has been a little mellow compared to the others - otherwise all is well. Most of the chicks at the IFA looked to be in decent shape - not as much pasty butt as I'd seen back in February. Possibly the staff gets better at chicks as the season progresses, or possibly they don't get as chilled being shipped in the warmer weather?

I was only going to get 4 chicks, but somehow walked out of there with 5.

 

[SaltLakeSpice]

VermontGal- Yea, the inspector only looked at how my coop was set up. The only questions I was asked about my chickens themselves were how many I was planning to have and were they all hens. The big things she looked at with relation to the coop were sqft per chicken, setback, predator resistance, where I was keeping their feed and how I planned to clean it. The county gives you a list of what they will look for when you go in to fill out your paperwork and then ask when you will be ready for the inspector to drop by.
and I think with the new ordinance even if you can meet the 50' setback rule, you still can not have roosters. Thats one of the things that changed from the old ordinance. In the old ordinance, there was no mention of roosters pro or con but now it specifically says no roosters.
Congrats with the new chickies. I hope they grow up happy and healthy.

 

[PacsMan]

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Or possibly it was that nasty letter I wrote to the mid-March about losing those 3 out of 6.... [grrr]

Either way, good for you and good for them!

 

[PacsMan]

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Probably all that Classical Music I played for them before you got 'em! (hehehe)

 

[Tamrajh]

Just thought I'd give an update about the White Silkie Bantam for my Mom.
Yesterday was Mom's birthday and I was able to find a 4 month old hen for her from a gentleman in West Jordan. He only charged $10 for her and she has a wonderful disposition!
Mom is so happy with her new girl, talks to her and about her all the time. Loves to give her treats and play with her.
Little Miss Tuffet has responded well and seems to love the attention she's getting although she's not quite as happy about being kept in a cage when Mom's not around. (There are big raccoons at Mom's house so it's for her safety)
Thanks again for all your suggestions earlier.

 

[SaltLakeSpice]

I'm glad you found one tamrajh. That story really needed a happy ending : )

 

[Stands With A Fiddle]

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Probably all that Classical Music I played for them before you got 'em! (hehehe)

No, they've been getting classical music all along.... all of 'em. I read that it increases their egg production (seriously).

Ah! Is there anything the viola can't do!

 

[NurseDr]

I to just received my Salt Lake City Domestic Fowl permit. I have one neighbor that will try and cause a problem so did this so they would have no grounds. This was the same folks that sprayed herbicide into our neighbors back yard to kill a tree, that killed a heirloom rose in our yard! Thanks Mr. Stake President. He also has told us several times to beware of being in our backyard, wooded area, because his wife got Lyme disease from a tick back there. We live in the City, a couple of blocks east of Foothill. I think he is trying to scare us from being up there. What a jerk, but I guess that retired cardiac surgeons needs something to do to get away from the nagging wife that sprays herbicide on the neighbors yard.

The officer at SLCo Animal Services that oversees the permits is Pam. She was helpful. I expected an adversarial relationship and it was anything but. I was familiar with the ordinance and had plan the chicken project within the law. I live on a small lot. Only one neighbor's dwelling is within 25 feet of our property line and they are the flocks "god parents" so no problem there. The officers came out to inspect in the early evening. She was very helpful. I was more concerned about our dog who we have never licensed and likes to visit the neighbors when she can. I took her around the side of the house and when she saw the tractor, she said that was "great" and appeared impressed with the conditions. No measurement, no inspections of storage. But it is all pretty obvious. We talked about raising chickens and not the ordinance. She has raised chickens for 8 years and was pleased to see my new flock and coop. So, it was a good experience and hopefully will prevent issues. I just wish it did not cost $35 a year.

 

[ElkMtnCove]

Maybe you can take some eggs over to the Docs wife and brag up about being organic, pesticide free, etc. Maybe she'll get the hint

and appreciate the beauty of backyard chickens.... and more importantly, knock that crap off. Tell them that chickens eat bugs...including ticks!

I'm sorry about the loss of your roses and thankful it wasn't a pet or child!

julie

 

[ZombieChicken]

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Has anyone applied for or been given the newly revised Salt Lake County permit? Not for a city but for an unincorporated county area. Pam at the county said they would be available around the 28th of April or so.