Comments on: Homeowners Association Notice – No Farm Animals!

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:26:06 +0000

Bees are also considered livestock and have to be registered in VA. That’s why my old boss kept his at a friend’s place in MD instead of at his townhome (w/HOA) in VA.

I’ve seen random chickens in Seattle. Apparently it’s legal to keep them there as long as you don’t have a rooster.

Some folks keep lambs as pets or those ugly potbellied pigs.

Let me see if I can get another PFBlogger to weigh in who keeps chickens at her rural home.

By: johnny

johnny — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:13:22 +0000

I forgot–the feed lasts about 2 months.

By: johnny

johnny — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:12:45 +0000

I have 3 hens. They produce approx. 1 egg per day each. A 25 lb. bag of feed costs $7. They also eat anything except meat. (they love pasta).

Plus the eggs are significantly better–even against “organic” eggs. Also, hens are quiet, need minimal space, and are pretty cool. Go to google images and see the wide variety.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:10:06 +0000

I think people are considering raising chickens because they are afraid that the shelves will be empty, not because of any perceived cost savings.

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:06:17 +0000

The cost/yield can’t be worse than having a dog or a cat. I would think a goat would be more fun than a bunch of chickens, with the obvious benefit of goat’s milk (if you get the right type of goat, as in Female vs. Male).