Does anyone know of any examples where roosters are allowed in residential areas?

[OhZark Biddies]

One thing to think about with addressing chicken ordinances, is that you don't do harm to the non-chicken-keeping public's perception of back yard chickens.

Having a rooster that crows a lot or jumps on a small child can make a lot of people feel negatively toward chickens in general. I'm not saying your rooster would do either of those things, but I'm sure you can imagine that if your community changes the ordinance, someone else in town might have a rooster that does cause problems for their neighbors... so again, it's probably best to think beyond your own coop, and try and foresee issues that might occur with others in the community.

And keep in mind also that many ordinances were put in place due to issues in the past... case in point: Rats. I was reading something a while back about the rise in rats due to a specific suburb allowing chickens a decade ago... I forget where that was now, but the public opinion had shifted to associate the rat problem with chicken coops, which of course was not good for chicken keepers.

 

[Suzi18]

Yes mine seem to quite enjoy mine too! There’s always an exception for animals creating a nuisance. It is no different than bylaws regarding owning dogs.

Exactly....as a matter of fact one of my neighbors actually said they'd much rather hear my rooster crowing than the other neighbors dog barking

 

[Alydup]

One thing to think about with addressing chicken ordinances, is that you don't do harm to the non-chicken-keeping public's perception of back yard chickens.

Having a rooster that crows a lot or jumps on a small child can make a lot of people feel negatively toward chickens in general. I'm not saying your rooster would do either of those things, but I'm sure you can imagine that if your community changes the ordinance, someone else in town might have a rooster that does cause problems for their neighbors... so again, it's probably best to think beyond your own coop, and try and foresee issues that might occur with others in the community.

And keep in mind also that many ordinances were put in place due to issues in the past... case in point: Rats. I was reading something a while back about the rise in rats due to a specific suburb allowing chickens a decade ago... I forget where that was now, but the public opinion had shifted to associate the rat problem with chicken coops, which of course was not good for chicken keepers.

Yes those are good points to think about. Not everyone is responsible with their animals and not all roosters act the same. One bad apple can spoil the bunch. Thanks.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Here in Loveland Colorado roosters are not specifically banned.
They fall under the noise ordinance the same as dogs (so do the hens).

Now then I have a neighbor who works nights as a trauma nurse. I do not want issues caused by waking her.

Out of courtesy to my neighbors I choose not to keep a rooster.