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Allow Urban Chickens in Rockford Illinois

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

It's another thing that you can tax, ticket, or permit... bringing money to the city. A limit of a few hens and no roosters, would rarely be a nuisance and would provide fresh eggs for residents. A simple online system could be used for applying for permits and for submitting nuisance complaints.

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lindsey karr
12 years ago

if dogs pee and poop on my lawn and bark at my kids i should be able to have chickens

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Karissa Sjostrom
12 years ago

Please allow us the simple freedoms that we fight for everyday.

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Amy Jenkins
12 years ago

There is no good reason not to allow chickens in town as long as they are well cared for.

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David Bardwell
12 years ago

I have chickens now and I got a "Code Violation" letter form the city.

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Jay
12 years ago

Chickens should be legal. Is it completely silly to disallow having chickens in our area.

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Sarah Reichling
12 years ago

Looking forward to fresh eggs and the lesson of responsibility for my teens

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Charis Cook
12 years ago

Affordable eggs and learning experience for my son

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Angela Perez
12 years ago

yes to chickens!

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Michelle Schryver
12 years ago

I can't see any reason for not having well kept chickens in town. Maybe not the roosters

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Cher
12 years ago

Bring on the chickens! :)

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Rachael B.
12 years ago

I'm in favor for home raised chickens and eggs

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Hillary C.
12 years ago Featured

Rockford is in dire need of more affordable ways to feed a family. Home gardens and coops could be the answer to this, it itwould give fresh eggs, oreven meat, for a percentage of the cost that it would be in a store, it would also be healthier as homegrown would not have as many chemicals as pre-packaged foods would.

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Susan Rockwell
12 years ago

This would be a very good first step towards becoming a progressive, sustainable community. Many big cities already allow chickens and actually encourage it. C'mon Rockford! Be smart!

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Harry Scheck
12 years ago

Chicken POWER!!

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Barbara Hromada
12 years ago

I believe that chickens should be allowed in back yards. They make amazing pets and give the most tasty eggs! Please allow these people to have them.

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Maureen Hoffman
12 years ago

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