Dear Township of Teaneck Councilmembers,

We urge you to vote affirmatively for Ordinance Number 4-2022 on February 8, 2022, to legalize backyard chickens in Teaneck.

We want ourselves and our neighbors to be able to raise chickens for companionship and for healthy, ethically sourced eggs that will help reduce our carbon footprints.

Chickens are legal in densely populated cities like New York, Newark, and Los Angeles, there is no reason why backyard chickens would not thrive in our suburban community.

The proposed ordinance takes into account neighbor concerns and allows for the enforcement of minimum standards of care for chickens and neighbors alike by Teaneck residents.

Please vote "Yes" for Ordinance Number 4-2022.