Do I need a permit to keep chickens in my Backyard or anything?
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Question by Nel: Do I need a permit to keep chickens in my Backyard or anything?
Or can I keep chickens in my backyard for free or something.
I live in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.
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6 Responses to Do I need a permit to keep chickens in my Backyard or anything?
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no, you dont. people dont have a permit to have a dog or cat.
rachel
December 16, 2011 at 12:47 pm
It probably depends on the city you live in. The link I looked at for a city in Australia has certain circumstances in which you need a permit of some sort to own chickens, especially if you have a rooster, probably something to do with them controlling who breeds chickens!
Alice
December 16, 2011 at 1:08 pm
i live in nsw and i got chickens a year ago and we didnt do nothing! 🙂 you should be fine as long as you look after them!
Kristy-lee
December 16, 2011 at 1:47 pm
It depends on your local council – you will need to contact them and find out. It also depends on the size of your property.
skc
December 16, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Well first you can take query from animal rights welfare. (Queensland)
My suggestion is if you can arrange a suitable cage with 3D dimension that can protect from cats and dogs and rain.
more ref:
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_10084.htm
/www.animalliberationqld.org.au/Poultry.htm
SALIM
December 16, 2011 at 2:31 pm
There are most likely restrictions on how many chooks you can keep, and whether you are allowed a rooster or not, but I am sure that you would be able to keep them in Hervey Bay.
Its been a few years since I was there- but my cousins used to have quite the collection of chooks, ducks, and even had a rooster when they were living there.
The rules about how many animals you can keep are decided by your local council- so definately get in touch with your local shire office- or even chat to a ranger (council ranger) about your local laws to see if there are any restrictions on how many birds you can keep.
Our local council only permits you to keep 3 hens, and no roosters (unless you dont have neighbours)
I dont think you would have to pay for any permits to keep them.
You would definately want to ensure that they are kept in a secure pen- not only would they need to be protected from cats and dogs- but it is very likely that they would try to eat cane toads- so they need to be protected from these poisonous pests, as well.
B!nd!
December 16, 2011 at 3:25 pm