Monthly Archives: September, 2011
Winter Care for Chickens
I’ve had several people ask about housing and caring for hens in winter, and it’s best to start thinking about it now while the weather still allows for easy modification … Continue reading
Support from the Oakland County 4-H Poultry Club!
http://ferndale.patch.com/articles/oakland-county-4-h-club-to-erect-chicken-coop-prior-to-public-hearing On Sept. 14, the Ferndale Planning Commission is holding a public hearing for the revisions to the chicken ordinance in Ferndale. Prior to the meeting, the Oakland County 4-H … Continue reading
Coverage in the Oakland Press!
http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/06/news/local_news/doc4e66171311d4b591299644.txt FERNDALE – Allowing chickens in residential backyards in cities such as Hazel Park and Madison Heights hasn’t raised much of a squawk, and Ferndale may be next with a … Continue reading
Coverage by the Macomb Daily!
Current laws already address noise, smell Allowing chickens in residential backyards in cities such as Hazel Park and Madison Heights hasn’t raised much of a squawk, and Ferndale may be … Continue reading
USA Weekend: It’s easy to raise your own backyard chickens.
http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20110902/HOME/309020004/It-s-easy-raise-your-own-backyard-chickens-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage Raising chickens is the natural next step for anyone growing her own fruit and vegetables. And the popularity of “homesteading” like this has a lot to do with the … Continue reading
