About a year ago, our city was developing the chicken
ordinance. Of course, the chicken haters
knew this would be the end of the world as we know it. However, the ordinance passed and no problems
have occurred. The permit for chickens
is $25 per year; permits for dogs are $6 per year. Yes, this is not fair. The coop has to be constructed 10 feet from
all public right of ways – for who knows what reason! But we complied with the rules. We have learned a lot in the last year and we
would do it all over again.
Mostly, I know that chickens belong in the city.
First, they lower stress.
Have you hugged your chicken today?
Great therapy!
Second, the chickens recycle food and yard waste, keeping it
out of the landfill. Then the food comes
out as nitrogen-rich fertilizer, which is then composted with other yard
waste. Win-win!
Third, the girls love to eat the bugs that I don’t
like. Box Elder bugs are no more. Mosquitoes are no more. They also eat weeds so I don’t need to use
any chemicals. Win-win!
Yes, chickens belong in the city. And I would do it all over again!
I totally agree that chickens belong in the city, and I am glad your city still passed the ordinance, despite the chicken haters.
ReplyDeleteMy city is currently reviewing their urban agriculture ordinances, but it looks like it will be a few years before anything specific is done. And yes, the chicken, bee, and goat haters come out and voice lots of uninformed opinions at all the committee meetings.
I like your blog and found it via the Tilly's Nest Blog hop.
Good luck with your ordinances! It certainly is an uphill battle.
DeleteChickens definitely belong in the city! I'm glad your city allows them. I agree about them being great for stress relief. Chicken TV is so soothing and calming!
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree. I love sitting with the chickens for hours!
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