We, the undersigned citizens of West Bradford, PA believe that chickens belong within the township limits in residential areas with restrictions (no roosters, min distance to neighboring houses, limited numbers) The Township ordinance, which currently only allows chickens on properties of 5 acres or more, should be changed to allow a small number of backyard hens for the following reasons: -- Chickens produce a rich fertilizer by-product, high in nitrogen, eliminating the need for petrochemical fertilizers. -- Chickens eat bugs, including ticks, reducing our backyard pest population, and allowing for reduced use of pesticides. Chester County is leading the state in Lyme disease occurrences; chickens could be very beneficial. -- Backyard hens provide an educational opportunity to teach children where our food comes from and demonstrate responsible pet ownership. -- Fresh, naturally raised eggs have an improved nutrient profile compared to conventional eggs. -- Chickens eat table scrapes, reducing municipal solid waste. -- A properly cleaned and maintained chicken coop poses no sanitation risks. By amending the Township ordinance to allow residents to keep a limited number of hens in residential zones, the Township of West Bradford will encourage stewardship of the environment and food production on a household scale. Sincerely, The Undersigned
EXCITING UPDATE!!!! A Chicken Ordinance has been written and reviewed by the board! ... PLEASE COME AND VOICE YOUR SUPPORT!
The LAST board meeting is Monday, Jan 7th, at 8:00 PM,
1385 Campus Drive, Downingtown
The Board of Supervisors will be voting for the new ordinance at this meeting.... LETS PACK THE HOUSE!
For updates email: [email protected]
Updates
June 21, 2012
I am honestly having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that our local officials actually have a draft ordinance on the table now because this felt like such a long shot when I first typed it up on my couch while procrastinating on laundry. It is wild to think that my silly idea about eggs and bugs actually turned into a real legal document that the board is looking at right now even though I still have no idea how we got here so fast.
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8 Comments
Cities allow chickens we should be allowed chickens. We deserve the freedom to make our own decisions as long as we are not infringing on our neighbors.
I did not fight for my country for 8 years to be told I cannot keep even one single chicken to support my 4 person family with fresh eggs to save money for this. I support this fully
I really want to show my kids where eggs come from. Raising a few hens in the backyard is harmless and good for the soil.
Ridiculous that I cant have a few chickens on my own land. Its just eggs people not a farm.
My neighbors in Downingtown have had hens for years and nobody even notices. Its time West Bradford catches up with the rest of the county.
Is this real? Why can't we have chickens? This township is insane.
Purchasing a home in WB looking to have chickens
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We, the undersigned citizens of West Bradford, PA believe that chickens belong within the township limits in residential areas with restrictions (no roosters, min distance to neighboring houses, limited numbers) The Township ordinance, which currently only allows chickens on properties of 5 acres or more, should be changed to allow a small number of backyard hens for the following reasons: -- Chickens produce a rich fertilizer by-product, high in nitrogen, eliminating the need for petrochemical fertilizers. -- Chickens eat bugs, including ticks, reducing our backyard pest population, and allowing for reduced use of pesticides. Chester County is leading the state in Lyme disease occurrences; chickens could be very beneficial. -- Backyard hens provide an educational opportunity to teach children where our food comes from and demonstrate responsible pet ownership. -- Fresh, naturally raised eggs have an improved nutrient profile compared to conventional eggs. -- Chickens eat table scrapes, reducing municipal solid waste. -- A properly cleaned and maintained chicken coop poses no sanitation risks. By amending the Township ordinance to allow residents to keep a limited number of hens in residential zones, the Township of West Bradford will encourage stewardship of the environment and food production on a household scale. Sincerely, The Undersigned
EXCITING UPDATE!!!! A Chicken Ordinance has been written and reviewed by the board! ... PLEASE COME AND VOICE YOUR SUPPORT!
The LAST board meeting is Monday, Jan 7th, at 8:00 PM,
1385 Campus Drive, Downingtown
The Board of Supervisors will be voting for the new ordinance at this meeting.... LETS PACK THE HOUSE!
For updates email: [email protected]
Updates
June 21, 2012
I am honestly having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that our local officials actually have a draft ordinance on the table now because this felt like such a long shot when I first typed it up on my couch while procrastinating on laundry. It is wild to think that my silly idea about eggs and bugs actually turned into a real legal document that the board is looking at right now even though I still have no idea how we got here so fast.
Reached 100 supporters
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8 Comments
Great to have for eggs. Cuts down on ticks. If you own your property should be aloud for those who want to. Would be great to see if neighbors had.
Cities allow chickens we should be allowed chickens. We deserve the freedom to make our own decisions as long as we are not infringing on our neighbors.
I did not fight for my country for 8 years to be told I cannot keep even one single chicken to support my 4 person family with fresh eggs to save money for this. I support this fully
I really want to show my kids where eggs come from. Raising a few hens in the backyard is harmless and good for the soil.
Ridiculous that I cant have a few chickens on my own land. Its just eggs people not a farm.
My neighbors in Downingtown have had hens for years and nobody even notices. Its time West Bradford catches up with the rest of the county.
Is this real? Why can't we have chickens? This township is insane.
Purchasing a home in WB looking to have chickens
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Great to have for eggs. Cuts down on ticks. If you own your property should be aloud for those who want to. Would be great to see if neighbors had.