Four beehives or less are allowed on any lot. On lots 10, square feet or larger, more than four hives may be kept, provided there is an additional lot area of 2, square feet for each hive. Home Code Compliance Animals and Pets. Code Compliance. Domestic Fowl Fowl , such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese, may only be kept on lots that are two acres or greater.
Pigeons Racing, homing, or exhibition fancy pigeons are allowed on any lot that is 10, square feet or more. Honeybees Four beehives or less are allowed on any lot. Falls Church City: Must be 40 feet from a residence and requires written permission from the city manager. Fairfax City: Chickens are allowed on properties zoned R1 and R2. No closer than feet from a property line.
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First, why are you raising chickens? Some breeds are better for egg production while others are better for meat.
The second question to ask is how much time do you want to spend caring for your chickens each week. Finally, you should keep climate top of mind. Some breeds fare better than others in cold-weather conditions. If you're a beginner at backyard chickens, your best bet is to choose a breed that not only will be great egg layers but also have relatively calm demeanors. Once you get a feel for raising chickens, you might open your coop to other breeds such as the Easter Egger, which is known for laying greenish or blue eggs.
Even if your chickens are healthy and your coop is sparkling clean, that doesn't mean harmful bacteria isn't lurking among your birds and eggs.
Chickens can harbor dangerous bacteria such as salmonella and E. While it may seem self-explanatory, here are some other things not to do with your chickens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention :. Ready to become a chicken parent? Local farm supply stores, such as Tractor Supply Co. You can also purchase them in person or online from a hatchery. Michael O'Connell , Patch Staff. Posted Fri, Apr 16, at am ET. Find out what's happening in Fairfax City with free, real-time updates from Patch.
Let's go! But raising chickens certainly isn't a walk in the henhouse. Know your local rules and ordinances on farm animals.
Know how much space you need. Until then, open forums may act as an informative launching point. Arlington is not alone in its endeavor. Support for backyard hens thrives within neighboring counties, including Alexandria and Fairfax County, which also have similar zoning restrictions as those in Arlington. In tune with the Arlington Egg Project, community residents in these counties actively voice their support in hope that further discussion will equate to progress in re-zoning. A look at other urban areas, such as D.
For all of those hoping that zoning laws will change, keep gathering those egg cartons.
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