Monthly Archives: April, 2012
Ferndale Chicken Coop Paperwork: where to get it, how to fill it out
The city has put together a nice bundle of paperwork for the backyard coop permitting/inspection process. I’ve taken pics of the sheets from the bundle for any prospective chicken owner … Continue reading
Dogs living with chickens? It can work!
The only thing I was worried about with keeping backyard hens was my dog’s reaction. Hurley is fast, and has the highest prey drive I’ve ever seen in a dog. … Continue reading
A whole pack of paperwork: getting things permitted.
Paperwork was picked up from the city offices this morning, and after a brief glance everything seems pretty straightforward. We’re in compliance with all the rules, now we just need … Continue reading
Chicks are growing, and need to be in the coop
They grow so fast!! Here they are the day after I brought them home. They’re quickly getting too big for the brooder, and I’m eager to get them outside. Little … Continue reading
Chicks acquired, coop nearing completion!
Lots of stuff happening in preparation for the permit and inspection!! The chicks were acquired March 18th, and have been staying in my house in a brooder box. I didn’t get … Continue reading
