The subject of keeping chickens within the city limits is nearer and dearer to many hearts than one might think. A growing number of people are quite interested in raising their own chickens, both for the nutritious, cruelty-free eggs and the rich fertilizer said hens and roosters produce.
A new Facebook group called Tucson CLUCKS – The Tucson City Living Urban Chicken Keeping Society – has emerged to serve this population of chicken enthusiasts. From the sounds of things the members are looking to loosen the regulations on keeping other kinds of animals too, which means that herd of pygmy goats you’ve been considering could be moving in sooner than expected.
Here’s an excerpt of the description of the group from the initial Facebook posting:
A group for allies of urban agriculture in Tucson and Pima County, Arizona. Allies include supporters as well as current keepers of food producing animals.
This group was designed to mobilize supporters of urban animal husbandry in preparation for upcoming public hearings held by the Tucson City Council to examine proposed changes to current animal policies and land use codes.
Proposed changes include eliminating current property line setbacks for animal structures (currently set at 50 ft from property line) and reclassification of animal policy based on animal units in relation to square footage of residential lots.
This article appears in Apr 19-25, 2012.
urban Chickens = pigeons
I live in midtown and my neighbors have chickens. They are no bother to any of us. As a matter of fact, there are more issues w/dogs incessantly barking than there are from chickens. I, myself, am looking to get some myself. Oh…and they also have a goat…The issue at hand is how responsible the HUMAN will be in the care of their animals, whether they be dogs, cats, goats and yes, chickens.
“I, myself, am looking to get some myself.” – HAHA Austin Powers
Roosters (males) are no allowed within Tucson city limits due to “noise control”. Hens (females) are fine.
Chickens are not any noisier or smellier than dogs and they are just as loyal and loving. Our chickens are even smarter than our dogs. Versace can count (cluck) to four, they all know their names, and come when called. We usually get an egg a day from each girl except Chanel; we have had her for 6 years, she has gone through menapause, and she gets just as many hugs as the rest.