Looking for simple straight forward wording to present to town regarding keeping of chickens for non-commercial private family pets. We have something already on the books but specifically says no roosters. For those of us who keep a rooster for their watchful eye over the hens...any ideas? Any arguments we can present? We are getting some local organizations for input including the 4H and Cornell Coop Extension.
[Amended 8-12-1976]
(b) On any lot of not less than 40,000 square feet, the harboring of small domestic animals which shall be limited to rabbits, pigeons, ducks, geese and chickens, but no mature cockerels, provided that the total number of such animals above the age of six months must not exceed six and that housing for such animals is provided and that all such housing is neat, well constructed and maintained and conforms to generally accepted housing standards for such domestic animals and is located in the rear or side yard, but must be located at least 25 feet from the closest property line, and that manure must be covered by at least two inches of soil or properly disposed of at least once a week.
[Amended 8-12-1976]
(b) On any lot of not less than 40,000 square feet, the harboring of small domestic animals which shall be limited to rabbits, pigeons, ducks, geese and chickens, but no mature cockerels, provided that the total number of such animals above the age of six months must not exceed six and that housing for such animals is provided and that all such housing is neat, well constructed and maintained and conforms to generally accepted housing standards for such domestic animals and is located in the rear or side yard, but must be located at least 25 feet from the closest property line, and that manure must be covered by at least two inches of soil or properly disposed of at least once a week.
