Re: Keeping chickens

From: Debra Schwinn (dmschwinn_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 12/27/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 10:10:59 -0800

On 27 Dec 2004 09:36:38 -0800, Charlie Smithers
<charlie.smithers@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> sorry if this is not the right group to post to...

This is the right group. You have very nice people with years of
experience here to help. So, welcome.
>
> I'm thinking about keeping chickens in my garden. Anyone point me to
> some good starting places for information? Also, do we need to get
> permission from anyone, or is just like keeping pets?

I would search the hatchery web-sites, if you are wanting to know which
breed looks like what. As far as permission, that all depends on where
you live. If it is in town, but a small farming community town, I would
call city hall and ask for the department that handles regulations. They
will be able to tell you if it is allowed or not. Chickens are wonderful
pets, but unfortunately they are classified as an agricultural animal.
>
> Anyone advise on a good number to keep in a medium sized garden? Would
> two egg-layers be ok, or would there be some reason I should have
> more?

A good number is two or more, not for the garden, but for the hens
themselves. They need to have company. What is a medium size garden? I
consider my garden to be medium, but I live out in the country and if you
count my lawn, flower beds, fruit and vegetable gardens, then you are
talking about an acre.

If I were you, I would check out the Bantam varieties.
>
> If this is the wrong group to post this to, anyone know which would be
> better?

Again, welcome and stick around!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Charlie Smithers
> charlie.smithers@gmail.com

Good luck,
Deb 

-- 
Deb
Double D Homestead
Fresh Eggs from Free Range Chickens

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