Rooster debate in North Texas town

[skya328]

DH found this on the local news station's website today. I hadn't heard about it until now. I just thought I'd pass it along.

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=321455

I'm sure this debate happens all over the country. Luckily we don't live within any city limits. If we did, the neighbors may not like our 3 cockerels learning how to crow!

 

[horsejody]

This is why I will never live within city or town limits, and I will never live in an area with covenants.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

Makes me gald I live out in the country. Besides, roosters crowing are no louder than dogs barking.

Some people will complain about anything.

 

[rozmiarek]

I dunno how I feel about that one. I live in the city. I've got three hens, but I think roosters are a different matter.

Actually, I think any noise complaint needs to be taken seriously, whether it's a barking dog, a crowing rooster, or a loud stereo. I would be bummed to live next door to any of those.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Noise complaints should be based upon the loudness, which can easily be measured in decibels, not the cause.

Thus, if your rooster crowing/dog barking/music/power tools don't exceed xxx decibels when measured at the edge of your property you shouldn't have a problem. And if they do, you do.

 

[Wifezilla]

Well put.