Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[blueducklings]

So, what's the difference between eating it as Balut, or waiting till it's hatched and older and THEN killing it?

They hold it like a hamburger.

Street food.
Less feathers...I don't know.

Either way, its like eating bambi.

 

[blueducklings]

USPS called, my chickens (100) are there! Hubby will pick up at lunch time. Now the fun begins, but at least they will be gone in 5-6 weeks.

ONE HUNDRED?

They must want you there ASAP.

 

[Totalcolour]

Quote: Yeah for sure! But I'm not driving for another two weeks, so it's himself at lunchtime. Oh, and we aren't keeping them all - we split an order with a friend to get a lower price!

 

[CarolynF]

Unfortunately your intentions aren't going to matter. You will need to complain and get the law changed. Similar to how you couldn't have an illegal weapon of some sort and just claim "but I'm not going to use it".

No matter how much people try to make them pets, the facts are chickens are food. The code cited in this thread for your city prevents you from raising livestock for food. It's stupid yes for multiple reasons, but you're going to have to get a group and change that ridiculous code before you'll convince the city to let you have your chickens.

Thankfully with urban farming and backyard chickens being so popular right now, city governments all over the country are changing their laws and codes. There's and entire section of the forum here devoted to the topic but I'd start with a letter writing campaign, use social media to find like minded people an support within the city and force them to change it.

Yes, I agree, our intentions don't do us much good when push comes to shove with a judge.
Their code specifically defines chickens as livestock. Unless you can find something that says you can keep livestock on residential (R-4) property, I think you're stuck, and will have to get the codes changed.


ETA: I just went and looked at Yelm's definitions again

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).

6.08.030 Definitions
F. "Domestic animal” means an animal other than livestock.
S. “Pet animal” means any species of wild or domestic animal sold or retained for the purpose of being kept for pleasure, companionship or utilitarian purposes and not kept as a food source.

So, regardless of how you intend to use your chicken, it doesn't apply because it is not considered a "domestic" animal. It's Livestock.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

hey all, I am collecting my big english orp eggs for a test hatch, going to fill my bator to the brim., will also be putting up some auctions for import orp eggs. my old friends on here know where my birds came from, and what they look like. I also inherited risingstars flock of import orpingtons and have a beautiful rooster over 9 big fat fluffy blue and black hens. after hatching I will have chicks to sell as I do not keep to many, let me know if anyone is interested in chicks or eggs. email if you like, [email protected]

Mikey wasn't you lookin for English Orps. Here is a fine source. I know Salina and she has good stock.

 

[VelvettFog]

Paul ---

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/grd/3743677016.html

You might find those useful Looks to be fashioned after Joel Salatin's tractors, but these are made out of 2x4's - could be heavy.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Anyone have Salmon Fav chicks in about a week I can give my broody? I want to give her 1-2 chicks. Please PM me because I'm not here much.

Jess YOU NEED to go to the show Saturday!!!! Somebody might be able to enable ya.

Speaking of I am gonna be out of pens soon. The list just of what is coming home from Vancouver. 2 Sal Fav pullets, 2 CCL (pullet) chick, 2 OE chicks, 2 Cuckoo chicks, 3 BLRB chicks. Oh my I think somebody is ill in the head.

 

[LaughingFeather]

If you feel that it really needs to be done, I would do only the parts that are dirty. And I would dry with a hair dryer, then put it under the heat lamp. I wouldn't get the whole chick wet.

Thanks. I was thinking that but was hoping I could just dunk them to wash. Better be safe with my little ones.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Jessica, have you asked on the FB page or joined the Oregon Spring Poultry Swap. CR will be there and I am sure could p/u chicks if you found some and gave him the $$

Well NORMALLY I would say sure no problem. BUT see we will be in our tiny travel trailer. Limited space with me, DW, Quincy, Pierre, Mickey, and 11 chickens of my own that are coming home from there. PLUS I am out of carriers !!! SORRY.

 

[Flaming Chicken]

If you feel that it really needs to be done, I would do only the parts that are dirty. And I would dry with a hair dryer, then put it under the heat lamp. I wouldn't get the whole chick wet.

Here is a video from Terry Golson of Hencam on how to give your chicken a bath.

http://hencam.com/faq/how-to-give-a-chicken-a-bath/