1 Heavy = 2 Bantams?

[Aleisha]

Our city council is working to rewrite the city chicken ordinance. One question that has come up is chicken size. For the purposes of our ordinance city dwellers are allowed 5 hens, regardless of size. I'm of the opinion that it makes sense to include size within the equation, for example the notion that 1 heavy is approx. equal to 2 bantams. In my experience a run, roost box and etc. that holds three heavies is adequate for 6 bantams (or 2 heavies and 2 bantams etc. etc.)

Does this seem correct to anyone else? Can I make a persuasive argument to the council? And, if so, does anyone have citations/references to such information?

Thanks!
Aleisha

 

[BWchicken]

Makes sense to me. I live in rural Texas and don't have to deal with ordinances (thankfully). I would guess noise is usually a main issue, and bantams are quieter, so maybe use that in your argument? I really don't know, but I wanted to give you a bump so those who've dealt with these ordinances can help you.