Hello, I've just found out today that my city council has voted to allow residence to house up to 6 laying hens. ok, yay! This was in my local paper. The next sentence said "The council has yet to determine a cost for residents who want to raise the animals."
I guess first off, I'd like to ask if this is normal that the city would actually CHARGE their residents to have the birds?? I mean, we have to feed them, that is cost right there. Isn't the main reason for having laying hens is to save money on the grocery bill. So, charging residents is kind of self-defeating, I would think.
I feel like now is the time for me to write the city council a letter or maybe even go before them and try to persuede them NOT to charge people for this. I think if I could site how other cities handle this, it could help my cause. They are even discussing issuing permits to have chickens. hmmmm.
I would really like to know how other cities do this. Any input is greatly appreciated. thanks.
I guess first off, I'd like to ask if this is normal that the city would actually CHARGE their residents to have the birds?? I mean, we have to feed them, that is cost right there. Isn't the main reason for having laying hens is to save money on the grocery bill. So, charging residents is kind of self-defeating, I would think.
I feel like now is the time for me to write the city council a letter or maybe even go before them and try to persuede them NOT to charge people for this. I think if I could site how other cities handle this, it could help my cause. They are even discussing issuing permits to have chickens. hmmmm.
I would really like to know how other cities do this. Any input is greatly appreciated. thanks.