Any advice from someone who is already keeping chickens? We are on a 1/3 acre lot with a redwood fence enclosing our entire back yard.
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Keeping Chickens in Pleasanton
Original post made by Bird Brain, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Jul 28, 2009
Any advice from someone who is already keeping chickens? We are on a 1/3 acre lot with a redwood fence enclosing our entire back yard.
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Posted by a neighbor
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jul 28, 2009 at 9:48 am
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jul 28, 2009 at 9:48 am
I believe a few years ago the city changed the ordinance to allow up to 4 hens. You should be able to call the city offices and verify this.
Posted by resident
a resident of Downtown
on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:25 am
a resident of Downtown
on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:25 am
If Hosterman can have a hawk a few hens should be no problem. Considering the lack of consideration from some of my neighbors (using every street parking space, loud parties past midnight, etc, etc) I am thinking of getting roosters . . . . .
Posted by In our neighborhood
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:40 am
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:40 am
Our local 4H family has a few hens. There haven't been any problems. The basketball goals that block the sidewalks and parking spaces are a bigger issue than a few chicks.
Posted by Cholo
a resident of Livermore
on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:11 pm
a resident of Livermore
on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:11 pm
The mayor has a wild bird in captivity so I see no reason why you can't own a few hens. After all, there are hens cackling all over this town! hahahahahahahaha...
Posted by resident
a resident of Downtown
on Jul 28, 2009 at 1:55 pm
a resident of Downtown
on Jul 28, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Cholo I usually think your comments are sort of dumb and off target -- but you really got it right this time. Cackle, cackle, cackle.
Posted by Cholo
a resident of Livermore
on Jul 28, 2009 at 7:15 pm
a resident of Livermore
on Jul 28, 2009 at 7:15 pm
give it a good flush resident and it will deposit you in the right place...
Posted by Curtis
a resident of Parkside
on Jul 28, 2009 at 11:01 pm
a resident of Parkside
on Jul 28, 2009 at 11:01 pm
The City's laws are available online: Web Link
and the rules specifically about chickens in residential neighborhoods:
Chapter 18.32 R-1 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
18.32.030 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 districts: ...
F. Household pets including up to six female chickens.
Heard that chicken guana is great grass fertilizer; and that some homeowners build chicken coops on wheels that they push around their grass to make it really green.
Posted by Jackie Barnett
a resident of Pleasanton Heights
on Jul 30, 2009 at 7:56 am
a resident of Pleasanton Heights
on Jul 30, 2009 at 7:56 am
I am heartbroken. One of my chicks that I have given love to since they were 2 days old has turned out to be a rooster and can't stay with me and the other chicks. (It is illegal to have a rooster in Pleasanton) Sally (now Sal) is a beautiful light Brahma with white and black feathers almost 4 months old. He needs a safe and healthy home where he can live out a happy natural life. If anyone is interested in adopting a gorgeous regal rooster, please call me. You can come and visit....Thanks. Jackie Barnett 846-2512
Posted by resident
a resident of Downtown
on Jul 30, 2009 at 10:03 am
a resident of Downtown
on Jul 30, 2009 at 10:03 am
Have you posted this info at the feed and grain stores? Surely someone can help out. On second thought -- if my neighbors take every parking spot on the street and have another loud outdoor party, including drinking games, til past midnight I will be coming to get that rooster . . . . . and a leaf blower and a jackhammer and a, well you get it. How about a little less entitlement and a little more common courtesy?
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