This past week was highlighted by the meeting at the Zoning Commission on my petition to legalize chickens in town. The Commission has agreed with me unanimously that chickens ought to be permitted as a matter of right in residential neighborhoods! They are setting up a committee, which will include farming, agriculture and poultry experts, to craft language to amend the zoning regulations. BIG win for backyard chickens!! My argument to the Zoning Commission was taped live and can be viewed here.
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In other big news this week: Iris (an Olive Egger pullet) went broody for the first time and accepted 10 chicks as her own, which I hatched in an incubator.
Buff Orpington pullet, inspecting the day’s haul. As everyone eases out of their molt, I’m finally getting blue Ameraucana eggs again. I can’t even remember the last time I saw a blue egg in the nest boxes!
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This past week was highlighted by the meeting at the Zoning Commission on my petition to legalize chickens in town. The Commission has agreed with me unanimously that chickens ought to be permitted as a matter of right in residential neighborhoods! They are setting up a committee, which will include farming, agriculture and poultry experts, to craft language to amend the zoning regulations. BIG win for backyard chickens!! My argument to the Zoning Commission was taped live and can be viewed here.
In other big news this week: Iris (an Olive Egger pullet) went broody for the first time and accepted 10 chicks as her own, which I hatched in an incubator.
Buff Orpington pullet, inspecting the day’s haul. As everyone eases out of their molt, I’m finally getting blue Ameraucana eggs again. I can’t even remember the last time I saw a blue egg in the nest boxes!
brrrr frost every where way down here in Georgia. My Rooster has been crowing as if he can chase away the cold. When did yoru little polish start showing it's frizzle? My two wee ones are only a week old today but their little feathers appear to be straight to me.
We finally won the rights to have chickens in town here too, except were not allowed roosters. I live in town, barely, on the endge of the county line on two acres and dont have a zero lot line, so I have a rooster. This is my first flock. I never thought I could love a chicken as much as I love mine. Next year, I want to expand. Would love to have the first aid kit. It's good to be prepared.
Love all your photos and helpful tips!
Congrats on your win with the zoning board!!! Follow you daily on FB and love your posts, pics, info, etc. How about Bonnie or Bonita for a name for your Frizzled Polish Crested Chick? She looks like she is wearing a bonnet and was the first thing that came to mind. Would love to win the Vetericyn package, never can be too prepared. My flock has grown to 9 hens and 2 roos (surprise from my spring chicks). I probably will have issues with my town too. One of the roos is a beautiful black silkie, partner for Frieda???? Anyway,… Read more »
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