Christine Chitnis: We did it!

Our fight has finally come to an end, and I am proud to announce that we emerged victorious. That's right...chickens are now legal in Providence! This started back in May, when I was paid a visit by Animal Control and given three days to find a new home for my two hens. I can be a stubborn person, especially when asked to do something I just don't agree with-- so I found a new home for my chickens and sounded the battle cry. 700 signatures, numerous letters of support and three city council votes later, and the fight it over!

With our little guy due in less than 6 weeks, I am not going to be bringing home my chickens just yet. I have loaned my coop to a friend who lives a few blocks away, and she is going to be raising my chickens until I have settled into my new life!

But for now...I feel like a local celebrity. I had a photo shoot for Rhode Island Monthly Magazine on Monday, and today, I have another one for the local paper. Kind of a funny thing to be known for, but hey, there are worse names than "The Chicken Lady!"

For Providence-area folks interested in raising chickens, The Southside Community Land Trust is holding an educational workshop, Raising Urban Chickens on Saturday, November 13. Read more about it here.

Hodge Podge (September 22, 2010 at 11:05 AM): CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you!
eidolons (September 22, 2010 at 11:10 AM): Congrats! That's awesome!
Melissa – (September 22, 2010 at 11:17 AM): congratulations!
Kellen (September 22, 2010 at 11:24 AM): Congratulations Chicken Lady! You brought a bit of sense to Providence today. Great job.
erin (September 22, 2010 at 11:27 AM): so proud!
naturally nina (September 22, 2010 at 11:31 AM): congrats!!!!!! so proud of you.
Meg (September 22, 2010 at 1:50 PM): That's wonderful- congratulations!
gypsysticks (September 22, 2010 at 2:38 PM): Congratulations! and I just love that picture! What a precious little chicken cottage!
rose (September 22, 2010 at 5:11 PM): Hooray! In 2000, I had chickens in my urban backyard of Salt Lake City. After 3 years of chicken-keeping, the city told me they had to go. This was before the "chicken movement", and it broke my heart to give my hens away (to the good barns of a local goat farmer). I now live in rural New Mexico, and have 13 chickens. I am a professional baker, and have lots of fruit scraps...it's amazing to give the hens our leftovers, and see them make glorious eggs. Congratulation on your victory!!
Nikki Garrigan (September 22, 2010 at 5:16 PM): Justice Prevails! Congratulations.
branchhomestead (September 22, 2010 at 11:02 PM): yippee! those girls need to be with you in that sweet little home!
kelly (September 22, 2010 at 11:16 PM): That is such excellent news! Congrats!!!
Jamie (September 22, 2010 at 11:37 PM): This is fantastic news! Glad you get to have your chickens! I don't know what I'd do without mine! Can you believe in our city limits we are allowed chickens but out in the 'country' (in a subdivision) we are not allowed to have chickens! Doesn't make sense... but we have them anyway! Good for you! Jamie V in MT
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becca ann (September 23, 2010 at 1:58 AM): get it girl! that is wonderful! toast to mama of the hens!
Lulu (September 23, 2010 at 2:35 AM): oh YAY!!! congratulations! this is so exciting! =D
blissfullthinking (September 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM): i'm SOOOO happy for you! good work! xo*michelle
Anonymous – (September 23, 2010 at 1:03 PM): Always happy when someone sets their mind on something and does not give up! Congratulations!!
Kellie C.
Beth S. (September 23, 2010 at 8:54 PM): What great news!
Ashley – (September 23, 2010 at 9:48 PM): Congrats!! That is an awesome thing you've helped do!
Lucy Patterson HANDS-ON (September 24, 2010 at 6:20 AM): Congratulations! That's such great news! What a victory. Yay for happy backyard chooks!! I love my chickens :)
Susan (September 25, 2010 at 12:23 AM): You. Are. Awesome. I couldn't believe the nastiness you had to endure and you stuck with it. I am so proud of you.
Helen (Dixon Hill Girl) (September 25, 2010 at 4:37 PM): Congratulations, Christine! They should have known better than to mess with you!

From one chicken lady to another... xx
cal (September 27, 2010 at 5:09 PM): WOW! way to go Chicken Lady!!! is that your coop? because i think it is the cutest i've ever seen. we got our first egg on thursday! as of today we can make an omelet ;n)
Julie (September 28, 2010 at 11:24 PM): That's awesome! I'd say a wonderful way to be known.
newportstylephile (September 29, 2010 at 11:38 PM): VICTORY!
Lucy Patterson HANDS-ON (September 30, 2010 at 8:00 AM): Hi Christine,

I just wanted to let you know that I've dedicated a poultry post over on my blog to your successful backyard chicken win! You're an inspiration! :)

I always enjoy visiting your blog. Thanks for the inspiration. And good luck! with the upcoming birth of your son.

Lucy x
HonestNiceWoman (September 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM): Congrats on the victory over the city hen-pecking you!!

I love this little hen house! Yes, it's a better title than the Crazy Cat Lady - which I have deemed myself. I care for 15+ cats. I have what I declare a sanctuary since I have a lot of land around me. Cats wander to my home or are dumped. If they stay, they get altered.

About 2 years ago I used old ammo boxes to make cat shelters. This photo is the day they were made. I've since upgraded my back entrance of my home - my "diamond in the rough"! =) Kitty Condos

I have wanted to dress up the "condos" but not taken the time. Your project is a great inspiration! I will post the project when I get around to it and then link it to your post.

Again Congrats! And congrats on the new little one!
~Kelly
JustApril (October 4, 2010 at 11:41 AM): That's so great! I want chickens again!

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