Oak Ridge Backyard Chickens

There are so many reasons to allow citizens to have hens within the city of Oak Ridge.

I want chickens. There's so many reasons to have them: provide great eggs, save money, and have great pets. I really don't understand why anyone would be against this, other than perhaps corruption.

There is absolutely no legal reason citizens shouldn't be able to keep a reasonable amount of livestock on their property.

I have zero interest in raising chickens, but no objection to my neighbor having them.

We own property and a home in Oak Ridge and would love for Backyard Hens to be available.

I most likely will not be raising hens although I would like the option to do so in the future. I think everyone should have the option open to them with some stipulations. If the neighbors complain about noise or smell, then they should either have a mediator or similar to decide if they can keep them. Pretty much along the same lines as goes for any other pet.

I live in Oak Ridge & think hens should be allowed in city limits.

My husband and I have been wanting this for several years. Having this possibility excites us and we truly hope that this passes. PLEASE give us this freedom.

I live in Oak Ridge and would love to have a couple of hens.

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I live in oak ridge. I think this is a great idea! Let people have chickens. I don't mind at all.

I live in Oak Ridge and would love to see Oak Rifge allow backyard chickens.

I see no issue with having chickens in a backyard.

Please amend! It's a sustainable way to provide for your family.

I live in Oak Ridge and would love to see this passed.

Raising hens is not dirty, loud, or destructive. It IS sustainable, economical, educational, and fun! Let us have chickens!

I live at 87 Outer Drive in Oak Ridge. I think it is important to allow people to raise up to six hens on their property within the Oak Ridge city limits. Please review Knoxville's regulations regarding backyard hens as a model. Thanks.

I lived in Woodland with chickens a few houses down from me for several years before I knew about them. They were in the yard at the corner of Parsons Road and South Purdue. I spent a lot of time outdoors and never smelled anything or heard anything. Knoxville has had this for several years without complaints. I agree that we should only allow hens, no roosters, no butchering, and limits of 4-8. Thank you for giving this consideration.

I think we all need a say in how our food is processed and how better than to do that at home.

Yes, I agree that this would be good for the residents of Oak Ridge.