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.
ROCK OUT ON YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP!
Put on Our Packard Playlist
Some songs are made to be played in moments of quiet reflection. Others make you want to roll down the windows in your car, let the sounds of the road, and turn your radio up full blast! We’ve gathered a playlist of the latter to celebrate the Packard family’s summer road trip tradition. If you’re not a 1970s Swedish rock fan, don’t worry — it isn’t all ABBA.
• “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf • “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler • “Super Trouper” by ABBA • “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66” by Nat King Cole • “The Distance” by CAKE • “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel • “S.O.S.” by ABBA • “Sandstorm” by Darude • “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd • “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival • “Dancing Queen” by ABBA • “Amarillo By Morning” by George Strait • “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne • “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver • “Mama Mia” by ABBA • “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts • “All Star” by Smash Mouth • “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi • “Africa” by Toto • “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers
Buying chickens can be complicated, but if you use a bit of persistence now, you’ll avoid high egg prices later!
What are you waiting for? Plug these tracks into Spotify, grab a map and a cooler full of snacks, snag your favorite road trip buddy, and hit the highway!
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