Comments on Urban Chickens Network blog: raising chickens: the one year recap

We got 10 baby chicks in early May, with only one ...

2009-09-22T10:16:19.927-07:00

We got 10 baby chicks in early May, with only one being lost...we are not at 5 months yet but we are seeing are 1st few eggs...It is so much fun to go eagg hunting each day...I think I only have one laying so far....

Hi there, I think this is awesome, did you have a...

2009-08-31T13:03:54.056-07:00

Hi there,

I think this is awesome, did you have any problems with neighbors?

From our Barred Rocks to yours, "Hello!" Photos, ...

2009-07-29T22:30:48.804-07:00

From our Barred Rocks to yours, "Hello!"

Photos, video, and description of our chicken tractor at www.optoutenmasse.com. Based on a Joel Salatin design.

Glad I found your blog!

Hey Yippy, thanks for visiting the blog. I think i...

2009-07-26T11:47:07.662-07:00

Hey Yippy, thanks for visiting the blog. I think it's more sustainable to have the chickens in one's own backyard so as to cut any and all transportation costs out of the equation. And I'm raising chickens for eggs only, not slaughter, so I don't need someone to dress the birds for me.

Oh, and I'm not sure where you're getting your data from concerning avian flu, but please do check your facts before spreading more disinformation re: "critters" and an avian flu pandemic. Thanks!

Sustainability is about efficiency and maintenance...

2009-07-26T11:35:14.723-07:00

Sustainability is about efficiency and maintenance: urban folk could form cooperatives and find a farmer to build the coop, provide the water and feed, keep the girls safe and wash the eggs, slaughter, etc.

Densely populated areas are not the places to add more critters - why multiply disease vectors when the news reports avian flu pandemic approaching?

Pregnant women should NEVER handle any feces including unwashed eggs.

I just found your site today, and it's wonderful! ...

2008-07-31T10:59:27.222-07:00

I just found your site today, and it's wonderful! I live in Redwood City, CA too, and am looking for information on starting a little coop in our backyard :) What are the laws regarding this in Redwood City (how many chickens you can have, etc.)? Thank you!

That's great news, Sandi, what kind of chickens di...

2008-07-14T08:47:57.405-07:00

That's great news, Sandi, what kind of chickens did you get?

Welcome to urban chicken farming! When you start writing, please share a link to your blog so I can add you to our Blog roll.

Thanks for the blog & all the terrific info. I hav...

2008-07-13T16:28:49.762-07:00

Thanks for the blog & all the terrific info. I have just brought 3 new chicks home to Sunnyvale.

Hi kkane, there's nothing that I see in the ordina...

2008-06-10T13:40:19.362-07:00

Hi kkane, there's nothing that I see in the ordinance here in Redwood City about coops and property lines. You can check yourself via the RWC ordinance links in this post February 2008.

Hi there,Are there rules in RWC about how far chic...

2008-06-10T11:50:19.460-07:00

Hi there,
Are there rules in RWC about how far chickens must be kept from property lins or anything like that?
Thanks!

Hey GMB, welcome to the neighborhood! You'll find ...

2008-04-03T10:13:15.858-07:00

Hey GMB, welcome to the neighborhood! You'll find in the archives all the info and resources you need keeping chickens here in Redwood City. If there's anything I haven't covered, drop me an email at urbanchickensblog [at] gmail [dot] com

This is great! I just moved to Redwood City and am...

2008-04-03T10:03:24.375-07:00

This is great! I just moved to Redwood City and am interested in chickens...no experience with them whatsoever. Are there restrictions on getting some? I'll be reading back in this blog's archives for sure.

now that would be fun.

2008-03-12T11:32:52.013-07:00

now that would be fun.

Hooray, Kiwichick! Welcome to the Eglu owners club...

2008-03-12T10:12:55.000-07:00

Hooray, Kiwichick! Welcome to the Eglu owners club (it's a delightful group you've joined). Maybe we can get an Urban Chickens Meetup going here on the peninsula soon?

Congratulations and thanks for your blog. It's th...

2008-03-12T09:48:48.293-07:00

Congratulations and thanks for your blog. It's thanks to you that I bit the bullet and purchased an Eglu. Discovering someone local on this adventure was awesome. And discovering other folks on the Peninsula raising chickens is fantastic. My biggest concern is always the neighbours :-)

I've hatched eggs in my kindergarten class and rai...

2008-03-09T22:26:35.213-07:00

I've hatched eggs in my kindergarten class and raised the hens for eggs here in San Carlos. I had problems with rats so we had to let my girls go. I miss the feel of just layed eggs.

Thanks, Linda. Hoping your spring comes soon so we...

2008-03-06T07:47:04.521-08:00

Thanks, Linda. Hoping your spring comes soon so we can see your chickens out in the sun again in Chicagoland.

And RJS, it's great news to see you're adding even more urban chickens to the Peninsula! Are you getting your chicks from Half Moon Bay Food & Fuel? Please be sure to drop us a link to your blog so we can follow along on your adventure.

Fabulous! I've got the brooding box ready, the ki...

2008-03-05T20:38:18.360-08:00

Fabulous! I've got the brooding box ready, the kids are amped, and we're picking up our chicks tomorrow. We're just north of you in Belmont. If all goes as planned, I will be getting two each of Barred Rock, Australorp and Ameraucana. We're a year behind you guys. I'm a little nervous, but looking forward to the journey.

Wow, a year already! Congrats!I think I've told pe...

2008-03-04T21:20:07.854-08:00

Wow, a year already! Congrats!

I think I've told people that taking care of chickens is about as much work as taking care of a cat. I think the daily routine I follow takes 10 minutes tops: about the same amount of time feeding/watering a cat and scooping out the litter pan takes. Except these lovely ladies give us eggs every day. Let's see a standard household pet do THAT!

Even though I AM flooded in eggs (3 a day in a 2 person household adds up fast), I want more chickens.

Congrats on completing the full cycle, Johanna, an...

2008-03-04T16:16:22.764-08:00

Congrats on completing the full cycle, Johanna, and welcome to the urban chickens blog! (I like your farm name)

Congratulations on adding hens to your family and ...

2008-03-04T15:52:35.821-08:00

Congratulations on adding hens to your family and getting through the first year! I have had a small flock for a couple of years now, with some traumas as well as happy moments (today my first home-hatched hen layed her first egg! Hooray!)

Visit our family at http://www.busysolitudefarm.blogspot.com

--Johanna