The chicks have arrived at Winchester True Value Hardware. Nine different varieties are here. We have Brahma, Rhode Island Red, Barred Rock, Black Australopithecus, Americana, Buff Orpington, Sapphire Gem, and assorted Polish Crested chickens. In the city of Whitewater you may be allowed to have up to six egg laying chickens, but you must obtain a permit. We have the supplies to get you started. We are open Monday thru Friday 8 am to 7 pm Saturday 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. We hope to see you soon.

Chris Munz-Pritchard, Whitewater Neighborhood Services Director, told the Banner that citizens wishing to have chickens should be certain to review the Backyard Chicken Ordinance, and must submit an application no later than June 1, 2020 to: City of Whitewater Neighborhood Services, P. O. Box 178, Whitewater, WI 53190. Most importantly, you must not have roosters, and the chickens must be kept in a safe, CLEAN place.

The City of Whitewater’s Backyard Chicken Ordinance may be found here https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/216/Backyard-Chicken-Ordinance-PDF?bidId=

The city’s Chicken Permit Application form is available here: https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/221/Chicken-Permit-Application-Form-PDF?bidId= (Although the document includes a “submit form” button, that capability is not yet live.)