Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[FirewifeJess]

Poop. Lucy's broody again.

 

[CarolynF]

Spent a little bit of time looking at the Yelm Municipal Codes and I think I found the critical points.....


6.04.010 Definition.
“Livestock” means any horse, mules, cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, rabbits, or other animal stock, and shall include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and fowl. (Ord. 753 § 2, 2002).

Zoning

Chapter 17.12 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-4)

17.12.030 Prohibited uses.
A. Kennels are prohibited.
B. Uses other than those identified or described in YMC 17.12.020 are prohibited. (Ord. 561 § 3, 1995; Ord. 555 § 14, 1995).


17.12.020 Permitted uses.
B. Other or related uses permitted:
5. The keeping of common household animals or pets is permitted; provided, that their keeping does not constitute a nuisance or hazard to the peace, health and welfare of the community in general and neighbors in particular;


Therefore, because keeping "livestock" is not one of the permitted uses, chickens would not be permitted.
I hope this helps clarify the issue. It may not be a good law, but it's pretty clear.

 

[bikerchicky]

I could if I had to - but I'd rather not.


My sewing machine is special too! Don't let it hear otherwise Carolyn, or you might hurt its feelings

Ya, that's got to be a fancy machine. Just lookie all the dials!


Black ones, not red - I'm happy to give you 7 of the ones with the little white dots on their heads.

White dots on the head? Does that mean they won't color up right when feathered? Does that mean you sexed it as a boy? Help a friend understand.

 

[melissaG]

Thank you all for the lovely pics!! I cleaned the coop a little today and painted my vanity and towel closet in the bathroom. Horses got their pedicures and we got some fence moved and a little temp pasture made for the pony. I tried taking pics of all the chicks today, but Hermione was being quite the camera hog. I did manage to get pics of Hedwig, please let me know if you are seeing a roo, because that is the direction I am leaning toward.

Here is Hermione...


And again...


This is Hedwig, my little frizzle Cochin (I assume, due to the feathered feet) out of the assorted bantam tub. From the size of the comb however, I am thinking it may be a roo...


Here it is again with my LF Cochin, who is a pullet.


And one more from the front. Looks like he is wearing a very fluffy boa...



I also took time today to sit on the bridge to our pasture and enjoy the sunshine...




ETA: Hermione's name on the first pic

zomg, sooo uberfluffy cute!!!

 

[LaughingFeather]

Thank you all for the lovely pics!! I cleaned the coop a little today and painted my vanity and towel closet in the bathroom. Horses got their pedicures and we got some fence moved and a little temp pasture made for the pony. I tried taking pics of all the chicks today, but Hermione was being quite the camera hog. I did manage to get pics of Hedwig, please let me know if you are seeing a roo, because that is the direction I am leaning toward.

Here is Hermione...


And again...


This is Hedwig, my little frizzle Cochin (I assume, due to the feathered feet) out of the assorted bantam tub. From the size of the comb however, I am thinking it may be a roo...


Here it is again with my LF Cochin, who is a pullet.


And one more from the front. Looks like he is wearing a very fluffy boa...



I also took time today to sit on the bridge to our pasture and enjoy the sunshine...




ETA: Hermione's name on the first pic

There are so many good photographers on this forum. Did you do post processing on the last one with the boots? I would like to know what technique you used with this. Nice.

 

[lilfarmmomma]

Potential chicken coop in Auburn!! I would go, but I seriously think DH would

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http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/zip/3747851107.html

Speaking of which, I saw an old Airstream on American Pickers yesterday. All I could think about, was how lovely my flock would look in and around it. UGH.

 

[lilfarmmomma]

Quote: These were actually taken with my phone. There is an app called Instagram, which is a social network just with pics. I did that one on there. Here is the original...

 

[BGMatt]

Bad day in chicken business for Matt. Started off ok sellin an incubator. My friend was supposed to show and sell another one, but sold the wrong one that I was holding for a BYC person which makes me look like a moron and jerk, then I have a long time chicken person come out to inspect my bantam brahmas and have my worst fears confirmed, all the males have vulture hocks so they're nothing more than pet quality now. Ugh. I haven't felt like screaming into a pillow so much since I was a youngster. :-(

 

[LaughingFeather]

These were actually taken with my phone. There is an app called Instagram, which is a social network just with pics. I did that one on there. Here is the original...

These phones are getting as good as my Nikon. I love the red haze to the water. That is a painting. Can I copy it?

 

[lilfarmmomma]

Quote: By all means! I am honored that you think it is that good. I just liked the way the sun was reflecting on the water. Though it does put quite the glare on the eyes. Those are clouds on the left, by the bank. I really just wanted a pic of my new boots, but when I sat there, it was a perfect pic to me. LOL.