Hmmm..update...I went to check the city by laws again (for a different matter regarding # of dogs allowed) and it seems that the amended "Responsible Pet Owner by law" does not mention chickens, ducks, poultry, doves or pigeons now...this was from Dec. 3, 2009 if you look at the bottom of the...
Hi,
I also am worried, because although all my neighbors are supportive of my hens, and 2 want their own, I don't want them taken away if we lose. So we can't lose.....
Thanks for looking into it.
I will try to do some research too.
Well, looking at what other people have done, we would need to get a petition going, distribute fact sheets on having backyard hens, petition council...probably more than that. I've never dealt with something like this before. I know other BYCers have done a lot of the research already, so...
The by law isn't passed yet. I believe they are trying to push it through for April, with a 90 day grace period for people with soon-to-be illegal animals. I know some other people are fighting for a grandfather clause.
I am still trying to find out more info.
My neighbors are all very...
I just found out about this...I should have known it was too good to be true.
http://www.oshawa.ca/agendas/Finance_and_Administration/2009/09-17-Special/FA-09-197_Highlights_of_Differences_RPO_By-law_Animal_Control_By-law.pdf
They also want to ban pigeons, ducks, geese, doves and turkeys...