To: Mayor Mullin and the Stirling-Rawdon City Council
We are requesting an amendment to the bylaws of Stirling-Rawdon, ON to allow for the keeping of small flocks of backyard hens (NO roosters) in a secure, clean and responsible manner as pets and for the purpose of egg consumption by the owner. The number of hens would be a quantity agreeable between the town and it's residents.
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May 30, 2020
The momentum behind this push for backyard hens shows the council that our neighbors are ready for change. Now take this link and post it on your Facebook page to keep the pressure on our local representatives. Send an email to your council member today to confirm that your household supports this amendment.
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May 30, 2020
70 Comments
I have 4 chickens and get about 30 eggs a week,they are great little creatures .they do not make noise,the dog next store makes a lot of noise.you probably get a lot of fake info from the egg marketing board.they do not like competition.this will saver families a lot of money.
Having a limited amount of hens in backyards can teach kids responsibilities, and aid in grocery costs. Chickens are no more of a nuisance than dogs or the numerous cats roaming around town.
Chickens are allowed in suburban Toronto yet out in small town farm committee of Sterling NOT you have to be kidding.
I've kept chickens for over ten years and the only noisy part of chicken keeping is roosters. Hens would be such a lovely experience for so many families, and a reconnection to where their food comes from. Very much support this petition.
A few hens (no roosters) cause much less noise then many of the dogs in town. As long as the coop and run are maintained/kept clean there should be no reason to ban them. Teaching children where their food comes from and simple animal husbandry should be encouraged. Especially when considering neighbouring towns allow it.
I strongly agree and believe that residents of stirling should be allowed to house chickens for the purpose of feeding their family quality eggs.
I think it’s a good thing with the high cost of living.
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To: Mayor Mullin and the Stirling-Rawdon City Council
We are requesting an amendment to the bylaws of Stirling-Rawdon, ON to allow for the keeping of small flocks of backyard hens (NO roosters) in a secure, clean and responsible manner as pets and for the purpose of egg consumption by the owner. The number of hens would be a quantity agreeable between the town and it's residents.
Updates
May 30, 2020
The momentum behind this push for backyard hens shows the council that our neighbors are ready for change. Now take this link and post it on your Facebook page to keep the pressure on our local representatives. Send an email to your council member today to confirm that your household supports this amendment.
Reached 100 supporters
May 30, 2020
70 Comments
One thing that Covid has shown us is that we need more localized food security. When the egg shelves were empty, I was able to provide 3 neighbours and our garbage man with eggs from our Urban backyard hens. The more Communities that allow urban chickens, the more people are food secure in times of scarcity.
I have 4 chickens and get about 30 eggs a week,they are great little creatures .they do not make noise,the dog next store makes a lot of noise.you probably get a lot of fake info from the egg marketing board.they do not like competition.this will saver families a lot of money.
Having a limited amount of hens in backyards can teach kids responsibilities, and aid in grocery costs. Chickens are no more of a nuisance than dogs or the numerous cats roaming around town.
Chickens are allowed in suburban Toronto yet out in small town farm committee of Sterling NOT you have to be kidding.
I've kept chickens for over ten years and the only noisy part of chicken keeping is roosters. Hens would be such a lovely experience for so many families, and a reconnection to where their food comes from. Very much support this petition.
A few hens (no roosters) cause much less noise then many of the dogs in town. As long as the coop and run are maintained/kept clean there should be no reason to ban them. Teaching children where their food comes from and simple animal husbandry should be encouraged. Especially when considering neighbouring towns allow it.
I strongly agree and believe that residents of stirling should be allowed to house chickens for the purpose of feeding their family quality eggs.
I think it’s a good thing with the high cost of living.
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One thing that Covid has shown us is that we need more localized food security. When the egg shelves were empty, I was able to provide 3 neighbours and our garbage man with eggs from our Urban backyard hens. The more Communities that allow urban chickens, the more people are food secure in times of scarcity.