Hens up in the air, liquor stores, and more: city council wrap-up
It was a full house at City Council Chambers on Monday night as the Urban Hen pilot project was a topic of discussion.
Three people voiced their opposition to having the animals on city properties. All three residents were wary of the noise, mess, and depreciating the value of property in the neighbourhoods the birds would be located. Concerned resident Susan Schneider told Council that the Animal Bylaw Amendment would “open the city for pigs and goats” and would stretch bylaw enforcement officers to their limit.
Five people, all part of the Grande Prairie Urban Hens group, voiced their passion for trying the backyard chicken coops.
On top of opening communication with neighbours, supporters spoke on training and education as well as waste produced and the noise levels.