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[RaZ]

IF this is the actual regulations as they are written and on record. This is SO FULL OF HOLES ! ! ! Myself I would challenge the entire regulations by ignoring it. But then I feel it is easier to just do it and IF caught beg forgiveness than to seek and receive permission.

Those conditions are pretty absurd. As is the ordinance in my town.
From what I've heard, there is a bench warrant for my arrest even though the pre-trial date is September 4th.
I guess that a pre-emptive strike will somehow keep the community safe from my outlaw hens.
There is no forgiveness here, nor permission.

 

[JennS]

IF this is the actual regulations as they are written and on record. This is SO FULL OF HOLES ! ! ! Myself I would challenge the entire regulations by ignoring it. But then I feel it is easier to just do it and IF caught beg forgiveness than to seek and receive permission.

This is their summary. They included a copy of the full ordinance, which is 4 pages long and has a ton of "whereas" and extra text that applies to other livestock. The chicken parts are very close to the summary. I wonder, who will be the chicken police and decide how many poops in my coop mean it's not clean enough? Anyways, I am going to do my best to be a good citizen, but in my mind that does not mean following every rule to the letter. I just prefer to fly under the radar.

Fortuitously, I had already reworked my design for the coop and pen, and they will meet the minimums. And I had decided on 5 hens, but dammit I wanted the wiggle room to get one or two more if I had the opportunity.

Jennifer

 

[Greg Richardson]

"Johnnie."
"Yes, teacher."
"If there are twenty Chickens in a field, and one gets out through a hole in the fence, how many Chickens are left in the field?"
"None, teacher."
"Johnnie, there are still nineteen Chickens left in the field. Obviously you don't know arithmetic."
"Sorry, teacher, but I do know arithmetic. Obviously you don't know Chickens."

 

[mikeyb]

Quote: Thanks Greg. I've lost a few cherished dogs in my life and that poem says it right. Thanks.

 

[Chubby Chicken]

This is their summary. They included a copy of the full ordinance, which is 4 pages long and has a ton of "whereas" and extra text that applies to other livestock. The chicken parts are very close to the summary. I wonder, who will be the chicken police and decide how many poops in my coop mean it's not clean enough? Anyways, I am going to do my best to be a good citizen, but in my mind that does not mean following every rule to the letter. I just prefer to fly under the radar.

Fortuitously, I had already reworked my design for the coop and pen, and they will meet the minimums. And I had decided on 5 hens, but dammit I wanted the wiggle room to get one or two more if I had the opportunity.

Jennifer

The chicken police will likely be animal control if you are in city limits, possibly zoning. You really are only at the mercy of your neighbors. Remember to bring them eggs and show them what Silkie chickens look like. My good friend lives in Lake Tapps, in a HOA, and there are chickens in the road, because none of the neighbors care.

 

[Chubby Chicken]

Are any of you members of Cochins International?

 

[Chicken Rustler]

"Johnnie."
"Yes, teacher."
"If there are twenty Chickens in a field, and one gets out through a hole in the fence, how many Chickens are left in the field?"
"None, teacher."
"Johnnie, there are still nineteen Chickens left in the field. Obviously you don't know arithmetic."
"Sorry, teacher, but I do know arithmetic. Obviously you don't know Chickens."

 

[Jadedmoss]

I was quite shocked this morning when I responded to what I thought was a chicken-chicken scuffle but actually was a hawk/chicken scuffle! It was one of my little Belgians and one of those blasted Cooper's hawks. She was giving it hell! The hawk gave up and left when my roo charged it (I was trying to keep up!). Dawn's Brabanter really is a charming fellow and I'm glad that I could give him a home. Luckily, my Belgian only suffered from a few scratches and punctures and lots of missing feathers. Poor thing probably has PTSD...but at least she's in one piece!

Oh wow! I'm so glad that the hawk didn't get your little girl. I hope you don't have anymore trouble.

 

[BerrytangleFarm]

Calling Washington NPIPers!

Please either post info or PM me with it. I think I need this certification, and I'd really like to get a personal experience or two.

 

[Jadedmoss]

"Johnnie."
"Yes, teacher."
"If there are twenty Chickens in a field, and one gets out through a hole in the fence, how many Chickens are left in the field?"
"None, teacher."
"Johnnie, there are still nineteen Chickens left in the field. Obviously you don't know arithmetic."
"Sorry, teacher, but I do know arithmetic. Obviously you don't know Chickens."

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