Help change chicken ordinance in Farmers Branch, TX!

[tl9206]

Hey all, I am trying to find some way to change the ordinance in Farmers Branch to raise a few backyard chickens or at least get people interested in it. There have been a couple of attempts before to change it and there are a few old coots on the city council that just won't support it. I am trying to start a petition on the Change.org website to get the ball rolling and to get people aware and together. If you live in Farmers Branch and have wanted to raise a few chickens, please let me know. I think some serious education is needed in this city to even get people interested.

 

[txredchick]

Good luck !!!

We were in Coppell 10 yrs ago & knew we didn't want to waste time trying to fight city & HOA bans. So we upped and moved south & zero regrets, I traded my gated community to a handful of farm animals & neighbors that have to ride an atv over to visit.

The local government in and around that area are geared towards appeasing those who value appearance vs substance. Yards & their homeowners competing for yard of the month. 3 yrs of that , and I knew it wasn't for me.

While picking up and moving may not be feasible, I wanted to join this thread to see if you get any traction.

Best,

 

[acms]

We want to do it to at our private school in Farmers BRanch, how do we get this started?

 

[Mphscat]

Greetings! We are moving to Farmers Branch, TX and want to know if backyard chickens and vegetable gardens are allowed. As the two go hand in hand of course!!!

 

[Yaz A]

Hello! I was wondering what your petition was called so that I may try and get some people to to sign it. I am honestly very disappointed in Farmers Branch for not allowing chickens. I guess to a certain degree i can understand why they would not want roosters but i think the fact we are not allowed hens is absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Mphscat]

I do not have a petition as we cancelled our contract on the house in Farmers Branch and bought in east Irving instead (1/2 acre so we can have chickens and goats). The "rules" in Farmers Branch are absurd I felt as I should be able to have fresh eggs if I choose. Shame for those who live there truly.