Seattle Rooster ban help

[emilyelade]

Hi guys!
I am trying to get more information, insights and experience on this rooster ban.
First of all I have seen many threads of successful lifting, despite it being a long process. So it gives me only a teeny bit of hope for the future (however far off it may be).
Has anyone owned a rooster in the area and gotten a complaint? How was it handled? What was the process and did u end up having to rehome?
I have done a lot of research on roosters and have come to my own strong opinion on how unethical rooster bans are. Especially given the huge uptick in backyard chickens within the last year — leaving thousands of roosters to be dumped, abandoned, or even killed,
It is incredibly difficult to rehome roosters here given how many are in need of a home. I believe roosters should be handled case by case on a noise complaint basis. having no legal rights to my own animal is absurd.
Does anyone see any hope in Seattle changing this ban in the future? I have no experience dealing with city ordinance or city counsel so I really don’t know where to start or what to expect.

Hi @Marleeschic

Hi guys!
I am trying to get more information, insights and experience on this rooster ban.
First of all I have seen many threads of successful lifting, despite it being a long process. So it gives me only a teeny bit of hope for the future (however far off it may be).
Has anyone owned a rooster in the area and gotten a complaint? How was it handled? What was the process and did u end up having to rehome?
I have done a lot of research on roosters and have come to my own strong opinion on how unethical rooster bans are. Especially given the huge uptick in backyard chickens within the last year — leaving thousands of roosters to be dumped, abandoned, or even killed,
It is incredibly difficult to rehome roosters here given how many are in need of a home. I believe roosters should be handled case by case on a noise complaint basis. having no legal rights to my own animal is absurd.
Does anyone see any hope in Seattle changing this ban in the future? I have no experience dealing with city ordinance or city counsel so I really don’t know where to start or what to expect.

Hi @Marleeschicks - what ever happened with your roo complaint? The sweetest little boy was dumped in my neighborhood, wandering stray. I took him in and tried to rehome him but it didn’t go well. Neighbors complained even though I keep him inside in the morning. I previously had a hen that started crowing and currently have an 11 year old hen with spurs. Just wondering what your experience was. Thanks!
Emily