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Backyard Chicken Survey
Council of the Township of Horton wants your feedback on backyard chickens!
1.
Do you live in the Township of Horton?
Yes
No
2.
Do you support residents being allowed to keep backyard chickens on residential property?
Yes
No
3.
Would you be interested in having chickens on your property?
Yes
No
4.
Why are you interested in keeping backyard chickens on your property? Please select all that apply:
I want fresh eggs for my household
I am interested in having chickens for pets
Chickens are fun and educational
I want to eat chicken I have raised myself
Chickens provide a reduction of personal household waste and table scraps
Chickens provide benefits to gardens and backyards, reduction of ticks and insects
It is a step towards living more sustainable
Other (please specify)
5.
What concerns do you have about residents/neighbours being allowed to keep chickens on their property? Please select all that apply:
Noise
Smell
Sanitary/Health
May attract predators/wildlife and/or rodents
Property value/appearance
Roaming of chickens
None - I don't have any concerns
Other (please specify)
6.
Should there be a permit for backyard chickens?
Yes
No
7.
Should there be a fee for a permit?
Yes
No
8.
If backyard chickens were to be allowed in the Township of Horton, which of the following lot size minimum regulations should apply? Please select all that apply:
0.25 acres
0.50 acres
1.00 acres
2.00 acres
Other (please specify)
9.
If backyard chickens were to be allowed on residential properties, how many chickens per property would be an appropriate limit?
1-5
6-10
11-15
16+
