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Alice replied to Alice's discussion Newbie chicken questions in Micro Livestock
"Wow, with an HOA? That's gutsy. I'm glad to hear it's working out.

They sound fun and fairly low-maintenance. My kids would love feeding chickens! Thanks for the input."
Jun 29, 2009
Alice replied to Alice's discussion Newbie chicken questions in Micro Livestock
"I think I will do some online searching. I talked to an animal control guy today, and he said that the 75' rule pretty much applies in all cases, since they're not legally allowed to roam freely through the yard. It doesn't make sense to me, because…"
Jun 29, 2009
Alice replied to Alice's discussion Newbie chicken questions in Micro Livestock
"Thanks! Once or twice a week is doable for me."
Jun 29, 2009
Erika replied to Alice's discussion Newbie chicken questions in Micro Livestock
"I have to admit they do make noise but it isn't much. That was my biggest concern becuase we have an HOA and I didn't even ask them. The noise is never during the dark hours. They are sleeping when the sun is not up. Every once in a while I worry…"
Jun 28, 2009
Jane Doyle replied to Alice's discussion Newbie chicken questions in Micro Livestock
"Hens do like to cluck loudly to proclaim that their eggs are better than everyone else's. I think they do this once they're in the actual laying process. I haven't heard them do so at night while my rooster is crowing loudly and lustily.
I would…"
Jun 28, 2009
dan straight replied to Alice's discussion Newbie chicken questions in Micro Livestock
"chickens not make much noise, its the roosters that are really the bad noise makers, i clean my coop about once a week"
Jun 28, 2009
Alice posted a discussion in Micro Livestock
Hi all,I'm considering getting some chickens and I have a few questions. I am planning on taking the next chicken class, but it's not for a while.Are chickens loud? I don't want to drive my neighbors crazy. We have a block wall, and the nearest…
Jun 28, 2009
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