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From the Desk of John Razumich PAGE 1 How One Family’s Drama Shaped Our Judicial System PAGE 1
A Furry Hero in Mexico PAGE 2
The Colorful History of Medieval Smack Talk PAGE 3 Goat Cheese and Thyme Stuffed Chicken PAGE 3 The Workaround for High Egg Prices PAGE 4
ARE CHICKENS ALLOWED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? Beat High Egg Prices by Turning Farmer
In some parts of the U.S. this past January, a carton of eggs cost over $8 — and the national average was a painfully high $4.82! “Eggflation” has settled down a bit, but you probably won’t forget that bird flu-induced chaos anytime soon. You may even be plotting a way to avoid it — like buying backyard chickens. Backyard birds are a great addition to most households. If you give them the space, food, and attention they need to thrive, they’ll pay you back with eggs, meat, garden compost, pest control, and endless entertainment. However, you can’t just bring chickens home on a whim. Before building a coop, you need to find out your city’s chicken-raising policies. City Crackdowns on Chickens You might think backyard birds would be beneath the notice of your city government. But in fact, many cities have ordinances that ban chickens, limit the number you can own,
lay out how to raise them, or require a permit within city limits. Rural vs. Urban Raising If you live in a rural area, you can likely raise as many chickens as you please without worrying about lawsuits or grumpy city officials. According to The National Agricultural Law Center, right-to-farm statutes protect rural dwellers in all 50 states from litigious neighbors. However, if you live in a suburb or city, you should check at least two things before buying chickens. 1. City Ordinances: Visit your city’s website and search local laws for “chicken” or “domestic fowl.” You may be surprised by what you find! For example, according to the Portland, Oregon, website (Portland.gov), “Up to four (4) chickens, ducks, pigeons, and/or other similarly sized domestic fowl may be kept on any lot.” If you’re not sure how to search your
city’s laws, call or visit your local library and ask a librarian for help. 2. Homeowner Association (HOA) Rules: Regulations around chickens can also vary at the neighborhood level. If you have an HOA or neighborhood association, check their rulebook for restrictions on backyard birds. You may need to submit an application, or the birds may be counted as pets and strictly limited. Buying chickens can be complicated, but if you use a bit of persistence now, you’ll avoid high egg prices later!
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