lucyandlola Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi, I have 2 hens, I checked with my local council and my neighbours and everything was ok so I got 2 lovely warrens. This thing is I never thought to ask my Housing association, I just thought if council said ok then it was ok. Now I dont know what to do for the best. Should I contact them or keep quiet? The hens are no problem, they are very quiet, kept very clean, my neighbours are happy about me having them. But I'm worried now incase they are not allowed. I couldn't bare to part with them. I am worried. I don't know what to do for the best. Has anyone else got hens and live in a housing association property? surly there must be as keeping chickens is so popular now. Help! Thanks, Julie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi, there was a case in tameside recently, someone had 2 chickens I think-ironically they were bought at a housing association funday. They tried to get the family to get rid of the chickens but in the end it was decided that they were pets and very importantly they were kept in good living conditions The housing association didnt have a leg to stand on Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lougarbard Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi, I guess it would depend on each individual Housing Associations rules. I am with a housing association, I didnt check beforehand, but we get 'garden visits' ( to check for rubbish, tidyness etc..) every six months or so and they are fine with it. My neighbours even buy my eggs off me! I am even thinking about entering their garden competition this summer, under the 'Alternative Garden' section! I have no grass, only patio, vegetables and chickens! I think that should class as an alternative garden!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyandlola Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Thank You, that gives me some hope. But I don't think you will be with the same ha as me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Keep quiet, as long as you are keeping the property in good order and not causing a nuisance I would try not to worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyandlola Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Think I will do a bit of research. I feel uneasy about saying nothing but if thats what I have to do to keep my chickens then so be it. I would rather have the go ahead though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I think if you speak up you would certainly have to get rid of your chooks if the housing association says 'No'. As it is, with them not knowing, you don't have to do anything and if they ever do say anything you can play innocent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyandlola Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have searched the net today and there is a case in Manchester that a HA told a tennent to get rid of her chickens and she contacted CA and they quoted the allotments act and she won and could keep her chickens. So that gives me some hope. I could be worrying over nothing. With chicken keeping becoming so popular you never know it could be ok. But I;m too worried to ask now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Put it to the back of your mind for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have searched the net today and there is a case in Manchester that a HA told a tennent to get rid of her chickens and she contacted CA and they quoted the allotments act and she won and could keep her chickens. So that gives me some hope. I could be worrying over nothing. With chicken keeping becoming so popular you never know it could be ok. But I;m too worried to ask now. I think thats the one that I meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyandlola Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Yes it is, Thank you. Do you think I stand a chance quoting this if they say no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
