I mentioned in passing to Jed and Igor yesterday that I unsuccessfully researched whether it was legal to raise chickens and/or have bee hives in my city. This morning, Igor shares this article: Man's new best friend lays eggs. Ha! I had no idea I was not alone in this thinking. Or that there were such funky chicken breeds out there, such as the Silkie Bantam.
Anyone raise chickens (or bees) within city limits? I'm talking small backyards, you guys in Colorado don't count. :) I'd prefer not to have a hideous coop, but my neighborhood (like the rest of the bay area) has raccoon problems.
My brother in Portland, OR has chickens. It is getting more and more common these days.
See:
http://myurbanchickens.blogspot.com/
http://www.madcitychickens.com/
http://www.citychickens.com/
Next year I'm going to order my first chickens from this place.
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/category/day_old_baby_chickens.html
Who wants a boring white chicken after you've seen these rare breeds? :)
John in Colorado
Posted by John D. Lilly on August 10, 2007 at 10:15 AM PDT #
While searching for something else, I stumbled upon this:
Bees need a permit:
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/dept/codes/ch08-28.html<br>
But, since you have close neighbors, they would probably be considered a nuisance.
8.28.030 NUISANCE WHEN. No person shall keep bees in any place in such quantities as to create a source of constant annoyance or discomfort to any person...
Fowl also need a permit , but that permit seems more feasible assuming you can corral them:
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/dept/codes/ch08-32.html
Posted by jed on August 11, 2007 at 11:15 AM PDT #
Rama, may I ask why you're researching this topic?
Posted by skrocki on August 13, 2007 at 06:34 AM PDT #
No particular reason- its just part of my "its better if I make it myself" kick and the fact that I'd rather be living on a farm.
Posted by rama on August 13, 2007 at 10:17 AM PDT #
John posted a link to my blog above (http://myurbanchickens.blogspot.com) and I'm on the Peninsula in Redwood City. Faced with the same "do I want an ugly wood coop in my yard?" question, I went out and got an Eglu (see pix on my blog or http://www.omlet.us for details) for our two backyard hens. Has been a great experience so far raising the chickens from their week-old selves, and we're within a month of our first eggs. Happy to answer any questions you have if you want to keep digging on this subject. I'm four months into it and still pleased with the decision to raise chickens in the (Redwood) city.
Posted by Thomas K on August 21, 2007 at 03:49 PM PDT #
thomas- thanks. I saw your blog, but didn't catch you were in RWC!
Posted by rama on August 21, 2007 at 03:56 PM PDT #
Interesting topic. I rarely see people that raise chickens.
Posted by Dental Plan on October 28, 2009 at 09:55 PM PDT #
Hey, raising a chicken is good. Aside from getting good meat, you can also have fertilizer and fresh eggs. I even have chicken backyard in my home.
Posted by Justin on November 08, 2009 at 06:44 PM PST #
If you plan to raise a chicken, be sure to get all the right information about starting a chicken farm or chicken backyard.
Posted by Melano Dela Cruz on November 08, 2009 at 06:48 PM PST #
Its nice to know that you are interested in Chicken. You must plan it carefully and be familiar about chicken range because its important in raising a chicken. Good Luck to you and hope you will start raising a chicken soon.
Posted by Damian Phil on November 08, 2009 at 06:53 PM PST #
There are lot of way if you want to raise a chicken within the city and just make it sure you are a responsible person because chicken needs love and care aside from the feeds they ate. Make it sure also you have a proper area and a nice chicken cage.
Posted by Gina Pocholo on November 12, 2009 at 07:05 PM PST #