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Why Hens in Cary

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Why Hens in Cary

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    2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why Hens in Cary? Town of Cary Statement of Values: “11. We will preserve and protect our environment. We will be good stewards of our finite natural resources.” Nationwide movement towards sustainable, local food

    3. John Pullen Hunter House Coop

    6. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 Benefits of Backyard Hens Organic fertilizer Reduce solid waste Eat problematic insects Fresh eggs Fun and educational Pets Improved animal welfare Additional potential revenue for hardware and garden stores

    7. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 Fertilizer Production Ten chickens would provide enough nutrients to meet the needs of the average residential lawn in Cary Increase organic matter in soil

    8. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8 Waste Reduction and Insect Control Hens enjoy fruit and vegetable scraps. Hens also enjoy eating a variety of insects such as ticks, Japanese beetles, slugs and mosquito larvae.

    9. Free-Range eggs provide superior nutrition

    10. First year’s cost: $5.74/dozen eggs Subsequent year’s cost: $1.44-$1.76/dozen eggs Comparable costs: Farmer’s Market: $3.50/dozen Supermarket: $2.20/dozen Egg Production Costs

    11. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11 Chickens as Pets

    12. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Potential Concerns

    13. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13 Noise

    14. 14 Waste and Odor Issues Chicken manure is valuable compost Setbacks from neighboring residences

    15. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15 Disease Potential From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “In the United States there is no need at present to remove a flock of chickens because of concerns regarding avian influenza.” “When it comes to bird flu, diverse small-scale poultry farming is the solution, not the problem.” - 2006 GRAIN Report

    16. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16 Predators/Nuisance Animals Wild birdfeeders, pet food, gardens, fish ponds and trash all attract snakes, raccoons, and foxes. Requirements in ordinance to ensure proper food storage and that coops are predator-resistant. Chickens eat any possible insect pests and will even eat mice.

    17. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17 Slaughter Many cities have chosen to explicitly ban slaughter Durham: “Slaughter shall not be visible from any adjacent property, public area, or right-of-way.” Issue Advisory Group would continue to research these options and outcomes

    18. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18 Appearance Issues Regulate in the ordinance change Sample excerpt from South Portland, ME code: The materials used in making the structure shall be uniform for each element of the structure such that the walls are made of the same material, the roof has the same shingles or other covering, and any windows or openings are constructed using the same materials. Other small accessory buildings could be equally problematic in appearance. These buildings are currently not regulated

    19. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sample Coop Pictures

    20. Sample Coop Pictures

    21. CNN Money’s 2008 “Best Places to Live” Backyard Hens Allowed 2. Fort Collins CO 3. Naperville IL 4. Irvine CA 5. Franklin Township NJ 6. Norman OK 7. Round Rock TX 8. Columbia MD 12. Highlands Ranch, CO 14. Mckinney TX ????

    22. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Details of Sample Ordinance Changes for Consideration Keeping of up to six to ten (6-10) chickens on a residential lot, provided that: i. No person shall keep any rooster. ii. The chickens shall be provided with a covered enclosure and must be kept in the covered enclosure or a fenced enclosure at all times.

    23. Details of Sample Ordinance Changes for Consideration, Cont’d iii. No enclosure shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet to any residential structure on an adjacent lot. iv. The materials used in making the structure shall be uniform for each element of the structure. v. The owner, operator, or tenant shall register their hens.

    24. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 24 Experiences of Other Municipalities We have been gathering data from other municipalities that allow chickens. Cary Animal Control receives 3,159 calls per year. We estimate less than 9 calls per year regarding hens in Cary if ordinance is changed.

    25. Case Study: Fort Collins, CO Similar size and demographics to Cary Hens legalized Sept 2008 Animal Control Calls Last Year Total: ~12,000 Chicken Related: 3 Two calls were unfounded welfare or nuisance complaints. Third was a “rogue” chicken

    26. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26 Additional Thoughts “More than one chicken owner I spoke to said that having chickens has improved neighbor relations” Missoula Notebook – “Missoula in the Year of the Chicken” 12-18-2008 “Chicken people tend to be law abiding.” -Ron Towle, Madison City Zoning

    27. Other Cities Allowing Hens

    28. Other Cities Allowing Hens

    29. Other Cities Allowing Hens

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    31. References, Continued

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