What are the rules on it?
What would happen if I rented one and built a hut there and put a bed in it?

You would almost certainly get hit by planning laws.

If you want to build a house, buy land appropriate for the job.

under allotment law, an allotment must bu used for growing fruit and veg.
You cannot build a 'shed' and put a bed in it as you cannot live on your allotment.
If you were a council allotment tenant you would have to get permission to erect any type of structure on your allotment, however if it is a private allotment site you are looking at then their rules may be slightly different as most private sites are not statutory allotment land and therefore are not protected by the same laws.

You can however rebuild any structure that was already on it as there will be planning permission for this

Why would you want to live in a shed anyway?

Why would you want to live in a shed anyway?

houes are really expensive nowayds

my rats will be happy to keep you company :)

what about having an allotment and keeping hens or chickens, are you allowed to do that?

what about having an allotment and keeping hens or chickens, are you allowed to do that?

Depends on what the rules are at your local allotments - some allow them and some don't.

in which case does anyone know of any allotments in handsworth area that do allow u to safely keep chickens (proper hygeine, huts, straw etc..)?

ta

Ninja, check your lottie agreement, it will tell you on there - or call the allotment office. At Meersbrook we can keep something like 5 chickens and one rabbit.

in which case does anyone know of any allotments in handsworth area that do allow u to safely keep chickens (proper hygeine, huts, straw etc..)?

ta

You can keep chickens on our private site at Infield Lane,Darnall.The office is open every Saturday and Sunday 11am-12noon.,or our secretary's contact details are at http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/allotments/private-allotment-sites.

Ninja, check your lottie agreement, it will tell you on there - or call the allotment office. At Meersbrook we can keep something like 5 chickens and one rabbit.

I think I would rather keep chickens than grow veg. You would get eggs as well.

Danke Shoe mein freinds!

fantastico. rung and sorted. have to just choose a plot/rent/visit them etc... they say maybe end of month may have one for us.

now all i need to do is get advice on chickens (i grow veg anyway. mint/parsley/potatoes etc...)

I think I would rather keep chickens than grow veg. You would get eggs as well.

Pattricia, I can't wait until we have a house that has a garden that will be suitable for keeping chucks ! My OH wants the ones that 'wear trousers' .. the ones you see at Chatsworth.

fantastico. rung and sorted. have to just choose a plot/rent/visit them etc... they say maybe end of month may have one for us.

now all i need to do is get advice on chickens (i grow veg anyway. mint/parsley/potatoes etc...)


Ninja, that's fantastic news. Ideal time to start a lottie too, just in time for Spring :)

have a look at this site, it might give you a few pointers: http://www.poultry.allotment.org.uk/

I've got an allotment at the back of the church near the bowling alley at Handsworth.

Theres not just chickens, but turkeys, ducks and geese as well as two sheep and goats.

The shed is open this Sunday for the first time this year - 10.00am to 12.00pm.

You can build sheds and greenshouses as well.

Pattricia, I can't wait until we have a house that has a garden that will be suitable for keeping chucks ! My OH wants the ones that 'wear trousers' .. the ones you see at Chatsworth.

We're getting chickens in the next couple of months - very exciting (for the foxes too no doubt :suspect: ). Thought about keeping some on the lottie but don't go down daily so keeping them in the garden instead.

Ninja, that's fantastic news. Ideal time to start a lottie too, just in time for Spring :)

have a look at this site, it might give you a few pointers: http://www.poultry.allotment.org.uk/


thanks, bookmarked it now

I've got an allotment at the back of the church near the bowling alley at Handsworth.

Theres not just chickens, but turkeys, ducks and geese as well as two sheep and goats.

The shed is open this Sunday for the first time this year - 10.00am to 12.00pm.

You can build sheds and greenshouses as well.

hi quizmaster

you kept them all or you mean someone else did? ducks and geese sound awesome but arent they heavy to feed/look after? or do u just need a pond area and grass and thats it?

what about turkeys?

basically which animal is the most

1) low maintenance
2) Tastiest ;)

(hiccup) :P:P:P

We're getting chickens in the next couple of months - very exciting (for the foxes too no doubt :suspect: ). Thought about keeping some on the lottie but don't go down daily so keeping them in the garden instead.

I am green with envy !

Hi Ninjamagic

I don't keep animals, its other people who do.

Can't tell you about the taste, as i'm vegetarian!!!

From listening to other people, the goat and sheep are the easiest, as its a losing battle against the foxes for the ducks, geese and chickens.

Just before Christmas a turkey went without a trace (foxes leave lots of feathers) and everyone has assumed its the rising price for an organic turkey.