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Raising Backyard Chickens - Heritage Real Estate Co.

Raising backyard chickens has become an increasingly popular hobby, with more people enjoying fresh eggs as well as the fun that chickens provide. 

Before you start buying chicks or hens, you'll need to understand the ongoing responsibility of raising chickens. Our real estate agents share the following 5 tips for raising backyard chickens.

  1. Make sure you follow the law.
    You'll need to follow Morgantown's city ordinance that addresses chickens and other domestic fowl. In general, if you have more than two chickens, you'll need to make sure their pen, coop, or other structure is located 80 feet or more from another person's dwelling unless you have their written consent. You'll also need to make sure the chickens and their housing don't become offensive, noxious, or harmful to health so you don't run afoul of the law. In addition, if you live in an HOA community, chickens probably aren't allowed.

  2. Consider your start-up costs.  
    When you're starting out, you'll need to budget for the cost of grown hens or chicks. You'll also need a henhouse or full-size chicken coop that has to have a roosting area, feed and water containers, and nesting boxes. They'll also need daily food and water. These costs vary according to how many chickens you have, the size of your chicken coop or henhouse, and other factors, but according to The Old Farmer's Almanac, it takes about $500-$700 to get started.

  3. Build or buy a secure coop.   
    Your chickens will need a sturdy coop or hen house that helps protect them from extreme temperatures as well as predators. It has to have enough room so the chickens don't start to exhibit antisocial behaviors like fighting. The structure will also need to hold containers for food and water and have roosting areas like wooden poles as well as nest boxes. For every three chickens, you'll need at least one nest box, preferably more. Also, make sure your coop or hen house has good ventilation.

  4. Don't forget that chickens need outdoor time outside their coop.  
    Your chickens don't need to spend all their time in their coop. They'll need a secure run to spend some time outside enjoying the sunshine and a roomier environment. If you don't want to build a run, letting them loose in the backyard for outdoor time each day is fine as long as they're safe and secure.

  5. Know how to care for your chickens on a daily basis.
    A basic daily routine will help ensure your chickens get the basic care they need. Go outside in the morning and check your chickens for any sign of illness or injury. Let them go outside in their run or the backyard while you clean and replace their water and feed. This is also a good time to collect eggs for the first time of the day, checking back a few times a day to look for any more that may have been laid. Every week, you'll also need to clean out the coop more thoroughly — including the nest boxes — and add clean bedding as needed.  

Contact us to see Morgantown homes for sale. Our agents know the area well and will help you find a home that has what you need and want, whether you're downsizing or are looking for a roomy yard where you can raise your own chickens. 

Categories: Homeownership
Tags: Heritage Realty International Inc., For owners, Morgantown WV, Bridgeport WV, Clarksburg WV, Fairmont WV, Fifth Ward WV, First Ward WV, Maidsville WV, homeowner tips
Related Markets: Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Fifth Ward, First Ward, Maidsville, Morgantown
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