Smiler33 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I should have thought about this before, but do we need to check with the Environment Health Officer at the Council that it's OK to have chickens? We won't have any cockerels, just the girls. Thanks (yet again!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I tried to find out from my council, and they passed me from pillar to post for days! No one seemed to know, so I got them anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler33 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 I've just had a look at the South Glos website and it looks that I'll be OK as long as my deeds don't prohibit it (we're freehold, so OK John says), and also we own it, don't rent. You have to register with DEFRA if you've got 50 or more, but we're not quite there yet ! Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 You should be fine as long as your deeds dont have some weird clause. We are freehold but our land has a convenant saying we cant have a shed for example and some have restrictions on 'livestock' other than that as long as you dont cause a noise or smell nuisance you will be fine Dont involve the EH office if you dont have to it just adds confusion DO involve your neighbours in your decision now and offer reassurances as to noise (no cockerels) its best to get them on side now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Our deeds are very wishy washy and say something along the lines that we are only allowed to keep 'normal domestic pets'. I would love to know what the definition of a normal domestic pet would be if I were ever to be taken to court Thankfully, our neighbours seem to be quite amused by the sight of my girls heads appearing under their fence and nibbling the edge of their lawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler33 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 I've spoken to my neighbours and they're absolutely fine with the idea of chickens next door so that's a big relief! Don't think they'd be so keen if I had noisy cockerels though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I adopted the don't ask don't tell approach along with the allotment act 1950 section 12 or 13 can't rememder which I did even tell the neighbours after all none of the one with barking dogs,screaming kids or cats that used my garden as a litter tray asked me if i mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
