Livestock for the Ex-urbs

LOL! Great photo! Thankfully Belle hasn't learned how to climb on the car, yet!

OK...I checked the zoning maps and code on the township's website, and this is all I could find referring to these issues for my zone (R-1)

J. A temporary or permanent building for protection from the
weather elements shall be required for animals other than for two
(2) dogs, which reside on parcels less than five (5) acres. This
building shall be established as an accessory and located at least
eighty-five (85) feet from every property line.
K. Roadside stands, offering for sale only agricultural products of
which at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the total value sold
are produced upon the premises. A sign advertising such products
not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area may be used. Ample
off-street or off-road parking space shall be provided to take care
of all vehicles visiting the roadside stand.

Looks promising!

hey, that's good about the building - my friend lost her chickens because the *chickens* were ok, but the coop was a violation of building code (it's existence, no way to fix it and still keep them safe from predators)

but what are the dimensions of your lot? 85 feet means it has to be at least 170 in each direction, plus the width of the coop. - and not have the house on that spot.

LOL I think a few goats may even be able to escape cattle panels?

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marching to the beat of a different drummer

(Not to hijack but to correct some with a quote from ADA.)
Why do so many people think that 1 acre is not sufficient for 2 goats? Below is a recent picture of our penned in area for the goats (while it was being fitted for new posts). As I said before- free choice hay and served grain 2x a day. They have lots of trees in the back like walnut,oak, wild rose bush's, etc.Plus I feed them extra veggies from the garden like cherry tomato's which my youngest doe loves! If you WANT to have goats on your 1 1/4 acre after acquiring chickens, you should just go for it. Not everyone on this forum knows it all- myself included. Everyone's experience is different along with their opinion. I have had goats here for 2 years and they have been great on the 1 acre! You need to do what is best for your situation. Do your research and visit the local library. They have alot of books on the subject. Call your local extension office.
I even take mine on walks down the road while they are on leash's. So what! People have potbelly pigs in the burbs and they freely roam the house!


From the American Dairy Assc.
“one-half acre of land per milking goat should be plenty.”

I have healthier goats then some people who have 5 acres! I take care of my animals and give them enough space to roam. Mine are also let out to eat apples from under the tree and eat up forage from spots outside the fencing while I have them on a hand held line. The neighbors even ask if I would let the goats come over and eat up some of their brush.

welcome to the normal side. LOL.
~Tammie

I so agree my pasture is only 1/2 acre...I have 8 goats a calf and 2 pigs....and 15 broilers a couple months ago....I do tether one out and Spring and Fall in the lawn and woods on 6 acres.

http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...Anch=imgAnch23
pasture and some goats

My 30 chickens are free ranged and their home is 8*8 gambrel shed.