How Do You Decide If Raising Back Yard Chickens Is Right For You?
Raising chickens is a fun, challenging and rewarding hobby. Fresh eggs, a ready composting material and communing with nature are all positive aspects to having a few chickens in your back yard. There are also negatives to having live poultry on your property. Let my experience in this area help you decide if this is the hobby for your! If you live in the city limits, it is imperative that you check with your city hall to verify that you can legally raise chickens in your back yard. Most cities will allow hens, but not roosters. This is due to local noise ordinances. If allowed, then it is time to move on to the next step. Talk to your neighbors. Let them know that you want to put a few chickens in your back yard. In order to stay on good terms with your neighbors, you must be willing to keep your chickens in your own yard. Reassure them that you will not have roosters. Hens do not make any loud noises! As an added bonus, perhaps you can offer them free eggs and composting materials! D
