Township of North Stormont - Backyard Hen Survey
1.
Do you live within a settlement area (town, village, or hamlet)?
Yes
No
2.
Do you support residents being allowed to keep hens on residential property in the Township of North Stormont?
Yes
No
Undecided
3.
Would you be interested in having hens on your property?
Yes
No
Undecided
4.
On what type of residential properties should backyard hens be permitted?
Hens should only be permitted for single detached homes.
Hens should be permitted on any property including duplexes, townhouses, or apartment buildings.
Hens should only be permitted on residential lots outside of settlement areas
Hens should not be permitted on residential properties
5.
Should a rural residential lot be permitted more hens than residential lots within a settlement area?
Yes
No
If yes, how many?
6.
If backyard hens were to be allowed on residential properties in the Township of North Stormont, how many hens per property would be an appropriate limit?
Up to 4
Up to 6
Up to 10
More than 10
Backyard hens should not be allowed
7.
Why are you interested in being allowed to keep hens on you residential property in North Stormont? Please select all that apply.
I want fresh eggs for my household
I'm interested in having hens as pets
I believe keeping hens would be a fun, educational activity
I want to sell eggs
I want to eat chicken I've raised myself
I am not interested in keeping hens
Other (please specify)
8.
What concerns do you have about residents being allowed to keep hens on their residential properties in North Stormont? Please select all that apply.
Noise
Smell
Sanitary/health concerns
May attract predatory wildlife and/or other rodents
Animal welfare
Disease transmission or avian influenza
Property values/appearances
Roaming of hens
Other (please specify)
9.
If hens were to be allowed in the Township of North Stormont, which of the following regulations should apply? Please select all that apply.
Sale of products (eggs, meat, manure) not allowed
Sale of products (eggs, meat, manure) allowed
Home butchering of birds not allowed
Home butchering of birds allowed
Standards of care regarding coop construction
Standards of care regarding cleanliness and manure handling
License/registration for chicken keeping
Minimum coop and run size
Maximum coop and run size
Minimum distance from property lines
Minimum distance from neighbouring buildings
Minimum property size
Limit on number of hens
No roosters allowed
Permission from immediate and/or abutting neighbours
Notification to immediate and/or abutting neighbours
10.
If the township were to allow residents to have hens on their property, please let us know how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. The rating scheme is as follows:
First circle 'strongly disagree'
Second circle 'disagree'
Third circle 'indifferent'
Fourth circle 'agree'
Fifth circle 'strongly agree'
Residents should have to apply for a permit or license before having backyard hens.
The township should inspect all properties to ensure appropriate setback and construction before permitting a backyard chicken coop.
The township should charge a fee to conduct inspections before issuing a permit for backyard hens.
Backyard hens should require a license every year, like a dog license.
11.
If hens were to be allowed in the Township of North Stormont, what would be an appropriate minimum setback for coops from neighbouring properties?
At least 2 metres
At least 3 metres
At least 4 metres
More than 4 metres
Other (please specify)
12.
Are there any other comments you wish to provide?