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The revised ordinance advanced on Wednesday includes many of the same new regulations laid out in an earlier draft, but would also make chickens accessible to residents living on smaller lots.
More chickens will be allowed to “come home to roost” following changes made in an ordinance approved by the Hobart City ...
Raising your own chickens for their eggs may sound like a money saving idea, but in the long run store-bought eggs are less expensive.
Americans rushing to raise backyard chickens may be in for sticker shock. The true cost of homegrown eggs far exceeds current record-high store prices, despite what government officials suggest.
The next primary election ballot — on March 17, 2026 — will include a nonbinding referendum asking Paxton voters if they feel ...
Trustees in Brighton Township have agreed to consider new regulations for backyard chickens after requests from residents.
Property owners who want to own hens will be required to get an annual permit, and inspection, before moving any hens or ducks onto their property.
The city of Hays is seeking public feedback on a proposed ordinance that would allow residents to raise backyard chickens ...
A Texas bill could let San Antonio residents keep backyard chickens despite HOA bans, sparking debate over food freedom and ...
Despite a survey that showed the majority of respondents supported an ordinance change that would allow residents to raise ...
Under the suggested guidelines, residents could keep up to five hens, while roosters would not be permitted. Chickens would only be allowed on properties with permanent structures and must be kept ...
So far, the Valley communities of Agawam, West Springfield, Chicopee, Wilbraham, Northampton, Amherst and Easthampton have ...