Amending HRM Bylaws to Permit Backyard Poultry Raising

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"pigeons vs chickens?"

"To raise a few chicken in the backyard is a sound environmental choice."

"The pros of raising your own food in a sustainable and secure fashion far outweigh the few complaints put forth by a single neighbour down the street."

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"i think the lady should be able to keep her chickens, they dont draw rats, if any thing, they will keep them away!!its very hard to give up something you love, chickens are better than dogs & cats, whats the difference(( you have to feed dogs & ca"

"I live 500 meters from the North-West arm, and there are constantly rats on my property, and nairy a chicken! Sewage in the harbour means rats; chickens will not draw more rats!"

"Should be allowed at least up to five. More than five, perhaps they should be on a farm."

"I like chickens. I like people who like chickens. Shame on the HRM council for trying to stop the chicken people - cold turkey. I think the council is the turkey."

"The beginning of something BIG"

"Just a few hens no problem with it, no roosters, maybe capons."

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"The Chickens should be able to stay. I don't see anything wrong with having a few chickens in your backyard! Stop squawking and go get yourself some chickens!"

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"Don't be chicken. Sign the petition."

"cluck off hrm"

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"What's wrong with a few, harmeless chickens that will add some character to a neighbourhood or two? I know this will lead to some cool oppertunities down the road."

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"i think that in order to encourage people to think about where their food comes from, it's really important to take individual responsibility for that health."

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"Not only to they provide food and enterainment but they are great listeners also"