Animal Disposal
August 3
After a chicken dies of old age from living a healthy life in a secure coop/run, something will need to be done with the body. This is a topic that would need to be discussed further prior to approving chickens.
Animals Roaming the Streets
August 3
Chickens, just like dogs must be securely contained with in the owner’s property. Chickens should be kept in a fenced in run or coop when unsupervised.
Avian Flu, Disease
July27
Caring pet owners are more likely to treat all the animals in their family better than the mass agricultural industries. More space per hen and better food mean that home raised chickens will be healthier.
HOA Restrictions
July27
Home owners who sign an HOA contract, just like renters, do not have complete control over what they may do on the property where they reside.
It's not Cary
July28
This is a tricky concern to counter because it is a subjective opinion and not really an argument. The Cary Town Council states that the town is “a world class city” that cares about the environment. If so, why is the council unwilling to discover the facts?
More Sustainable Living
September14
Raising your own chickens will bring you and your family one step closer to a sustainable and self-sufficenct life. The eggs that you eat will not need to be trucked from a farm to a local grocery store and then picked up by you from the store.
Noise
July26
Hens are much quieter than dogs. Roosters are loud, which is why we are requesting that roosters remain forbidden.
Predators
July26
It is possible to design a coop that will keep chickens safe from raccoons, dogs, foxes or whatever other predators exist in your area. Most places in Cary should not have to worry about anything larger than a raccoon or a dog.
Slaughter
July27
As stated at the council meeting, we believe that chickens should not be slaughtered in a person’s backyard. Butchers and chicken processing plants would be the expected destination…
Smell
July26
Just like with any pet, it is up to the owner to be responsible and properly take care of their pet. A small number of hens living in a properly sized coop that is cleaned on a regular basis, then it will smell no worse than a litter box or a dog.
