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Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"Donna,
     The inspector that I talked to in January said that chickens are still allowed for under 10,000 square feet.  I have learned though the experience with the City of Phoenix is you can't really trust the City of Phoenix.  Depending on who…"
Feb 23, 2014
Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"I can show up and say that I live in Phoenix, but I am looking for a city that more friendly to backyard chickens (which is 100% true).  So if it is better than Phoenix, then they can compete for my citizenship.  :)"
Dec 6, 2013
Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"Oh... I need to correct this post.  I am a little wrong.  I did not read far enough.  There are two ordinances regarding chickens in Phoenix: 8-7 and 8-10.  They cited me for 8-7a, but it should have been 8-10.
 
8-7…"
Dec 6, 2013
Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"Phoenix has some very restrictive policies.  The policy that is most restrictive is that you have to get the documentation notarized for your signatures.  Most neighbors are willing to sign the documentation, but not take the time to go get the…"
Dec 5, 2013
Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"Oh also, I found that it will illegal for the City of Phoenix to inspect your property for chickens on an anonymous tip.  They person has to leave their name.  So if you are sent a letter then call or ask to see the person that filed the complaint. …"
Dec 4, 2013
Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"Sorry I am just seeing this.  I would have been there, even though I don't live in Gilbert.  I see this is what is being talked about: http://www.gilbertaz.gov/townhall/boards/planning/110613/Z13-30_Fow... Please let us know how it went."
Dec 4, 2013
Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"Sorry it took me a while.  I got really busy with work... working 70+ hours.  I just clicked to join the Facebook group.
 
I did check the latest City of Phoenix Ordinances and it looks like they dropped the 10,000 square foot rule.  I am not sure…"
Dec 4, 2013
Kelly replied to Donna Bruce's discussion Our Freedom to Own Backyard Chickens in the State of Arizona in Micro Livestock
"Sorry I am just seeing this.  I would like to join in to help.
 
The next house over is a rental.  There is a new renter in there.  She has decided that she does not want me to have my 3 chickens, so she called the City of Phoenix on me.  She said…"
Nov 4, 2013
Kelly replied to Matthew Newton's discussion egg production drop off in Micro Livestock
"Also remember with the days getting shorter you will need to put a light on your chickens to get them to lay.  They need 14-17 hours of light.  You can just put a light in the coop on a timer.
 
Right now there is only 10 hours and 43 minutes from…"
Nov 4, 2013
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