Monday, April 25, 2011

Nanaimo Backyard Chickens On The Increase

Flock Size Increase Recommended

The bylaw passed last Feb. which allowed for limited poultry on city lots has resulted in only two official complaints from neighbours of people keeping chickens in their yards.

City staff are now recommending that the limit on the number of allowed birds be increased from the present level of 4 on large lots and 2 on small lots, to 6 on large lots and 4 on small lots. The poultry bylaw allows 'urban farmers' to keep chickens and ducks only at the present time.

City council will be reviewing the bylaw change recommendations in the near future as the plan has been approved by the Plan Nanaimo advisory committee. This is in keeping with the objective of the plan's food security section which is calling for the development of local food systems.


Comment: The fact this is even an 'event' makes you wonder how far down the rabbit hole we have gone. Imagine! Allowing people to raise their own food! How progressive and forward thinking! I wonder how long before this revolutionary thinking will spread to other countries? I have raised chickens and only being able to keep 2, is pretty much useless if you have any real intent of supplying your own food source.

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1 comment:

  1. Anyone able to assist me in where there is a Nanaimo Backyard Chicken Club ? Shawninbc@hotmail.com

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