I am not sure about the young bird part as all the ordinance I have read states "bird" no referance to age. I would also use caution with the "they are for sale" portion as someone might construe that as you operating a business without proper zoning or license. I hope you find the right person for your birds. I am lucky enough to have neighbors I can bribe with free eggs in exchange for their silence. MuahahaI am pretty sure I have too many birds but from what I have read about the ordinances, young birds don't count and most of the birds I have are less than 6 months old. The ducks mature in four months but I think the age distinction on poultry and waterfowl is 6 months. Could someone correct me if I am wrong?
If this "concerned citizen" had talked to me personally, I could have assurred the person that most of the birds they likely object to are for sale, I was just waiting for Spring when more people are looking for chickens and the birds would be fully grown (they are bigger than a standard sized chicken but not full size for large fowl). These birds are close to becoming mature but they are not there yet. I am considering killing the Orpington roosters myself if they are just going to be eaten but I would rather give them a chance to live since they are from imported lines and not from hatchery stock. When mature, these roosters sell for $50 each because the rooster is the most important consideration to the quality of the offspring. These big boys are also great protectors due to their size in addition to being docile due to their breed.