Wow! I had no idea this was happening. How aggravating! I hope the Town Council does the right thing by these people and allows them to keep their chickens. If the Town Council would do a little research, they would, undoubtedly, find that hand-raised, urban chickens are wonderful pets, and incredibly beneficial, for the eggs they provide for the family, for pest control in the yard and garden, and for the highly nutrient rich fertilizer. I know my "organic" garden was virutally bug free this year, thanks to my chickens ;).

I can't believe they ruled that way. I actually happened on the city council meeting for this on public access a few weeks ago - this guy has had his chicken fenced in for over 10 years - simply a hobby. Neighborhood kids come over and watch the chicks hatch. Now his neighbor who keeps bees can't do that because the chicken guy's neighbor had him closed down on the premise he is farming. Ridiculous. I don't think this guys chickens have even strayed from his yard since he has been doing it. I feel like if I complained about my neighbors dog who poops on my lawn, I may be forced to get rid of my own dog. The town is losing site of what makes a community a community. The council meetings also often wreak of special interest. I think it is the council that is too noisy and smelly.