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I wanted to keep some hens and after consulting the council last year[I am a council tennant] was told that I was not allowed.but a pigeon loft is fine.Can't see the logic in that as pigeons are after all rats with wings.
Does anyone know of a way round this?

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Paint them grey and teach them to coo?
Bribe the neighbours (with eggs) not to tell?

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I know loads of people in council houses that have chickens - bribe the neighbours.

Ask to Council to explain the restriction. Why Pigeons and not chickens.

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i think were in the same boat mate.my grandad tried years ago but council refused.(he even owned his house)he got an allotment in the end. danski