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Resources for urban chicken owners in Missoula, MT  
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Online Resources

With so much information on the internet, here is a brief list of some major topics of interest...

Missoula Specific

  • The whole darn Chicken Ordinance
  • Missoula Animal Control: http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/animcontrol/
  • Missoula City Hall (for permits): http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us

    • General Chicken Information

  • Best site: http://www.backyardchickens.com/
  • Another option: http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Chickens-in-a-City
  • Madison, WI chicken website: http://www.madcitychickens.com/
  • Good ideas for winterizing your chickens: http://www.shopthecoop.com/id82.html

    • Chicken Breeds

  • Far more information than you really need: http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/
  • A nice, simple, breed selector tool: http://www.mypetchicken.com/breedQuestions.aspx

    • Chicken Health

  • Comprehensive disease listing: http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/
  • Government resources: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/poultry/

    Chicken Coop ideas

  • A multitude of coop ideas: http://www.backyardchickens.com/coopdesigns.html
  • Chicken Tractors (moveable coops): http://home.centurytel.net/thecitychicken/tractors.html
  • Amazing chicken tractors (in England, called "arks"): http://www.forshamcottagearks.com
  • The Eglu, a sort of stylish kennel for a few hens: http://www.omlet.co.uk
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    BUT CHICKENS STINK!
    Not with proper care! Visit our chicken facts page to get informed.

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