Comments on: Noisy Hens

By: Cecil

Cecil — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:01:39 +0000

This is a response to Brad, I hope no one here takes his advice on cornering, and then hitting a chicken, EVER! First of all chickens DO NOT “learn” by being hit or watching another chicken being hit. Second of all, bullying a chicken will only lend to her fear and may increase unwanted behavior. When a chicken is squaking loudly, a reasuring word from her keeper goes along way. Also, always do routine health checks on your birds to make sure they are physically sound. Please remember that hitting an animal is abusive and against the law. Brad, seems like you could benefit from some education on raising hens.

By: David

David — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:27:45 +0000

To Deanna, Ref your CA artilce, Feb 14, 2012; I would suggest you and anyone else interested in chickens read the Shelbly County Ordinance, Part III, Residential Use Standards. 2.6.1.A.4: ” …the number of chickens permitted on a lot shall not exceed one bird per 1,500 square feet of lot size up to a maximum of 6 chickens….” Also, please note (this is my problem with a neighbor) “Rooster are prohibited except in the Conservation Agricultue (CA) District.” (this means on a farm or ranch)–not in a residential area. A rooster that crows 39 times in a 30 minutes period is a big pain…. Please pass this info along to all you encourage to raise chickens.

By: Marta

Marta — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:26:53 +0000

Hi Mikki,
LOL I was luaghing so hard when I read your story,not that I don’t feel sorry for you,It’s because I feel I’m going to be in the same position as you very soon.Chickens are not legal where I live, so wish me luck and lots of eggs. Maybe I should get more then 2 hens if I have to bribe all the neighbors. Please keep me posted, I’m dying to know if it gets better and how your neighbors react. I’m planning on getting my chicks next month and I’m sooooooo scared.Marta