Chickens have been one of mankind's backyard food sources for thousands of years. Because of enthusiasts from sites like Backyard Chickens.com and Living the Country Life, they're back in popularity. But are they for you? First, check whether you're even allowed to keep chickens. City and county zoning ordinances vary all over the place, although recent court cases, both pro and con, have opened up the field, so to speak. Some laws, like Michigan's Right to Farm Act, are being used as ammunition. Take our Denver-area town, for example. It's more in the country, though a lot of housing developments are here: a 'bedroom community,' you'd call it. Castle Rock zoning allows up to 4 chickens, hens only. Across the fence, though, in our … [Read more...]
7 Financial Benefits of Rural Living
If you are looking to cut costs as a renter, rural living offers many financial benefits that are often overlooked. I have lived in both towns and rural settings and while both have their own benefits as well as cons, I will only be covering the financial benefits of rural living in this article. Rural living offers several bonuses that are difficult or non-existent in an urban or city setting. 7 Great Things About Rural Living Cheaper Rent - Even if it is just a mile or so out of town, rural living usually offers cheaper rent as the locations are harder to rent out and are not nearly as high in demand as rentals within towns or city limits. Foraging Opportunities - The opportunity to forage wild edibles is more abundant in the … [Read more...]
