We have a 12x12 horse stall with a 4Hx4Wx4L "sleep box" or "hen house" inside it, then a 4ft wide 20ft long fenced-in run for 11 hens. The stall/run can accommodate about 22 hens comfortably, but the "sleep box" could probably only handle 2-3 more birds before needing an addition.

How about a tax credit for people who adopted animals? lol

But seriously that should be a thing, too!

I second this statement!

Hi, I put a post in NewtoVermont a week or two ago asking why people decided to move to Vermont other than the beauty and recreation. There were a lot of really great pro/con answers go check it out: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToVermont/comments/11fb53p/to_all_the_new_people_moving_to_vermonti_have/

People had some really wonderful things to say about Vermont and their stories were pretty touching of why they decided to come here. It honestly gave me another perspective of the state I live in and a better appreciation for it!

Don't delete this! it's great input and I love that you have traveled all over and found that you are most happy here!

Ain't that the truth!

100% agree with that statement!

Same here! It was awful and just when you thought it was over it reared its ugly head again!

A great quick way to lose the holiday extra pounds though lol *silver linings* ha!

I have several pairs of mud boots, I like bogs for the barn, Xtra tuffs for everyday and blundstones for work.

I don't care for mucks but everyone swears by them, and they do have a decent warranty.

It's a good legit question!

and it's awesome you want to learn why :)

So after reading everyone's answers, I have to say the Vermonters and the newcomers are pretty aligned. If anyone has an interest in what the newcomers have said, definitely check out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToVermont/comments/11fb53p/to_all_the_new_people_moving_to_vermonti_have/

Some of their reasoning and life stories are really touching. It definitely gave me a deeper appreciation and a wider perspective.

Thank you for moving here!! We need more large animal vets, please stay forever!

I like it! I thought of that when I moved back, family & climate were my top 2 reasons. Oh and for the love of lots of trees....the desert lacked in trees.

You just stated why it's ironic.

If the car is dead, dead it won't go into neutral. So let's hope for their sake it still had range.

It's Ironic because the incentive was to bring young people to Vermont but now we have a lot of "younger" people that have moved here but they are working remote for non-Vermont based companies. Now people are upset because everything is so short-staffed here, but where was the incentive to get the people running the state to stay? Now they can't afford homes, their pay hasn't increased in years and the cost of living is ridiculous, the people that are working for local places are working 2+ jobs, it's just not sustainable.

So ultimately the whole remote incentive plan kind of backfired.

I recently heard they ran out of funds because of the influx of remote workers moving here and applying for the incentive. They were also trying to figure out how to start funding for this program back up again. I have a feeling it has stalled since the state now has a housing shortage and probably other pressing issues to attend to.

Also a staffing shortage....which is ironic?

I want to know how they got that thing out of there?! I heard they are impossible to move when dead.

Unfortunately, this plan may be best suited in the summer or fall months. April is definitely one of the worst months here; that's why the majority of us try to go on vacation for April. Once the ski areas shut down for the season, restaurants typically will take a little break until warmer weather and things ramp up for the summer season. It's honestly just a really hard time to gauge here, mud, snow, rain repeat, bare trees, super cold nights. Unless are those the conditions you enjoy? idk I'm not trying to burst your bubble about April, I just want you to have the magical trip you are searching for but being realistic about the time of year.

I can promise you any month from June to October will give you the amazing trip you are searching for. Good luck with your planning! :)

Don't feel bad I'm a native and people don't recognize my last name until I get into the nitty gritty of my family tree, having to explain it is tiresome. Once they are like "oh I know your uncle" I'm good but still please stop asking if I just moved here LOL

We recently stayed at the Hyatt Regency on One avenue de Lafayette, and it was $41 for 24 hours of parking in the garage. The garage is not associated with the hotel. We then walked everywhere.

Interesting! good info thank you!

My dad just got in a bad accident and had to be flown in to Mass General, as a Vermonter we were so scared everyone was going to be rude to us but I have to say everyone we have met in Boston has gone above and beyond with kindness. So I guess it goes full circle! I'm glad we are all able to have humanity and take care of each other when it's most needed! :)

Yeah lol don't piss off the farmers! Just get used to the smell :)