Montclair chicken owners, let's hear from you! Survey

The current ordinance for chickens is under review for updating. (Montclair Chicken Ordinance) Please select the best option for each question below. Animal Control will review your answers and update participants who include their information at the end of the survey. THANK YOU!

1.Are you aware there is an existing ordinance for chickens in Montclair?(Required.)

Yes.

No.

2.Have you read the ordinance in its entirety?

Yes, I have read and understand the ordinance.

No, I have not yet read the ordinance.

3.Montclair Animal Control and Humane Montclair believe that the current chicken ordinance needs to be updated to allow more humane options for chickens. We believe that chickens should be allowed to have a run where they can walk around, scratch the ground, take dust baths and exhibit natural behavior.

Do you agree that chickens should have a run to give them the ability to act in the natural manner as indicated here?

Yes, I love when my chickens can safely roam about on my property and act naturally.

I don't think chickens should leave the confines of the coop.

4.As a chicken owner, I understand that not all Montclair residents may have the same affection for chickens as I may have. I understand that location restrictions have been put in place to ensure the safety and happiness of both chicken owners and their neighbors and I understand that maintaining a minimum distance between my chicken coop and my neighbors ensures that is possible.

The revisions being suggested to the current ordinance do not include modifying these minimum distance requirements, they will remain as is.

Yes, I am aware that the current ordinance dictates the minimum distance required.

No, I was not aware of the minimum distance requirements for having a chicken coop on my property.

5.Montclair Animal Control and Humane Montclair believe that the current chicken ordinance should indicate the minimum acceptable size ratio for chicken coops. We are suggesting chicken coops have a minimum footprint area of three (3) square feet per chicken. Specifying a minimum indoor space per chicken prevents overcrowding, which helps prevent disease and infighting, ensuring the health of the chickens.

I understand and agree there should be a minimum size indicated by law to ensure the most humane treatment of the chickens.

I do not agree there should be a minimum requirement because:

**if selecting this option, please explain briefly in the box below.

6.How many chickens do you currently have? If you have ever had any issues raising your chickens in Montclair, please explain:

7.The overall purpose of registering chicken coops in Montclair is to ensure that minimum welfare standards are adhered to for the sake of public health and humane treatment of backyard chickens. It will also ensure that lost chickens are quickly returned to their homes.
Do you think that registering for a Montclair chicken coop license is beneficial to you?

Yes.

No.

8.Montclair Animal Control and Humane Montclair believe that positive changes to the current chicken ordinance will result in the best living conditions for chickens, their owners and their neighbors. I understand that these entities are not trying to restrict chicken owners, but rather ensure the happiness and healthiness of chickens in Montclair. If you would like to share any additional commentary, please do so below. THANK YOU!

9.Please indicate your email address or full name and phone number below if you wish to be contacted by Montclair Animal Control or Humane Montclair to discuss further. All information obtained for this poll will be kept confidential.