March 31, 2009
by Ryan Slifka
A while back, the Georgia Straight published an article by Leanne McConnachie, director of farm animal programs for the Vancouver Humane Society, opposing the legalization of backyard chickens by Vancouver city council. McConnachie argues that many people lack the “financial resources, husbandry knowledge, or permanency in their housing situation to properly care for their animals”. [...]
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March 16, 2009
by Jeannette Mandrusiak
Four weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting Portland, Maine and took the opportunity to stop by their city council meeting. They were entertaining the second reading of allowing urban chickens in Portland, amidst pressure that many surrounding communities already allow residents to keep chickens in their backyard. The issue was brought [...]
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