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Allow Backyard Chickens in South Hampton
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April 17, 2018
I am gathering documentation on backyard ordinances in neighboring towns to prove that allowing chickens is a standard practice. Email your town council representative today to tell them why your neighborhood needs this update to the code. Post this link on your Facebook page so our neighbors understand how this change benefits everyone.
April 17, 2018
The momentum behind this push is real and shows the town just how many of us want backyard chickens. Post the link to your Facebook page today and email your local representative to demand they change these outdated rules.
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Hens are a great addition to any yard. They keep weeds down, they eat pests, they till your garden and compost, eat kitchen scraps, and provide fresh healthy eggs. They don’t bark at night like dogs, and don’t make more noise than kids playing and other common sounds during the day. They should absolutely be allowed!
If so many other Long Island towns allow backyard chickens and ducks, then the Town of Hempstead should follow suit, as a precedent has been set. Backyard poultry pose no threat to the community and bring much benefit. As a people growing more green-conscious, towns need to encourage practices that lead to self-reliance and local sharing.
Chickens should definitely be allowed. Brooklyn even allows chickens! We have had chickens for 6 years and I cannot imagine living without chickens again! We love our chickens and so does the whole neighborhood!
Chickens should be allowed, as long as they are maintained & well kept just like any other pet. We all have neighbors who are allowed to keep dogs who bark continuously at all hours, chickens are a peaceable creature. Besides the fresh eggs & companionship, chickens offer us a great deal of joy & satisfaction to be able to care for & watch them.
I feel that we should be allowed at least 2-4 hens for pets and/or eggs. No roosters, too noisy.
No problems with chickens. Nice to know where your eggs come from and how the chickens are treated. If a cat or dog get to a neighbor's chickens...well...that's life.
Chickens are great for emotional support
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Updates
April 17, 2018
I am gathering documentation on backyard ordinances in neighboring towns to prove that allowing chickens is a standard practice. Email your town council representative today to tell them why your neighborhood needs this update to the code. Post this link on your Facebook page so our neighbors understand how this change benefits everyone.
April 17, 2018
The momentum behind this push is real and shows the town just how many of us want backyard chickens. Post the link to your Facebook page today and email your local representative to demand they change these outdated rules.
26 Comments
It is our human right and should be allowed to be as self sustainable as possible. We want to know where our food comes from. by allowing us to raise chickens for eggs does this !! Please consider the request to allow the Town of Hempstead permission to raise chickens.
Hens are a great addition to any yard. They keep weeds down, they eat pests, they till your garden and compost, eat kitchen scraps, and provide fresh healthy eggs. They don’t bark at night like dogs, and don’t make more noise than kids playing and other common sounds during the day. They should absolutely be allowed!
If so many other Long Island towns allow backyard chickens and ducks, then the Town of Hempstead should follow suit, as a precedent has been set. Backyard poultry pose no threat to the community and bring much benefit. As a people growing more green-conscious, towns need to encourage practices that lead to self-reliance and local sharing.
Chickens should definitely be allowed. Brooklyn even allows chickens! We have had chickens for 6 years and I cannot imagine living without chickens again! We love our chickens and so does the whole neighborhood!
Chickens should be allowed, as long as they are maintained & well kept just like any other pet. We all have neighbors who are allowed to keep dogs who bark continuously at all hours, chickens are a peaceable creature. Besides the fresh eggs & companionship, chickens offer us a great deal of joy & satisfaction to be able to care for & watch them.
I feel that we should be allowed at least 2-4 hens for pets and/or eggs. No roosters, too noisy.
No problems with chickens. Nice to know where your eggs come from and how the chickens are treated. If a cat or dog get to a neighbor's chickens...well...that's life.
Chickens are great for emotional support
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It is our human right and should be allowed to be as self sustainable as possible. We want to know where our food comes from. by allowing us to raise chickens for eggs does this !! Please consider the request to allow the Town of Hempstead permission to raise chickens.