Chickens or Not

10 thoughts on “Chickens or Not”

1. The rationale for chickens because the price of eggs has increased, well so has beef and dairy so can we next have cows on our property because nothing is better than fresh beef and milk.

2. Since we already have an on-going issue with consistent enforcement of rules, I’d vote against having chickens, or any other new introduction. Once we have trust in the enforcement process, maybe then we can consider guidelines for allowing chickens.

3. I applaud this site for including the pros and cons here to drive the vote.

   Personally, I am against this as noted above for the potential noise and smell.
   Additionally, this came out from the CDC this week: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0523-salmonella-poultry-flocks.html

4. Just here to add I think it would be wonderful if VO allowed its residents to keep chickens. My family has been wanting to do this for so long, especially since the price of eggs has shot up so much! Lets be honest, we have no idea what conditions a hen is raised in laying the eggs we buy at the grocery store. As a society generally speaking, we are far too separated from the food we source & feed to our families. Keeping your own chickens is one small but meaningful way to begin to remedy that!

   I do agree roosters could create a nuisance to neighbors with their crowing if it becomes incessant, so I think a fair compromise would be to allow a limited number of hens only (perhaps 4-6). I feel very strongly that with some solid guidelines established by the community, a resident wishing to responsibly raise a limited number of hens on their property should absolutely be allowed to do so. Perhaps there could be some kind of course requirement to ensure people know the basics of raising chickens in a hygienic manner & to ensure they are aware of all rules/guidelines the community establishes beforehand & repercussions if not strictly adhered to.. Just my 2 cents

5. Contrary to what us city-dwellers think, roosters don’t crow at sunrise. They crow ALL DAY LONG! My son had a neighbor with chickens for a while and I heard this in person. So definitely no roosters. And, do chicken coops smell bad? That is also a concern.

6. If allowed, the resident must register with the POA and sign agreement stating their responsibilities to the POA and their neighbors. Property owner that has chickens must be aware of the enforcement repurcussions if the signed agreement is violated. Agreement should allow hens only because rosters crow where hens don’t. The property owner that has chickens can’t have more than 3 hens and be responsible for hygienic maintenance on a daily basis.

   • Now that is a solution!
     Maybe add, they have to be kept in a secure coop.

     • If hens are permitted, a coop is not needed if the owner fences in their back residence at least 2500 sq ft and it must be in accordance with CGR. For hygenic purposes, the fenced in area must be free of scrub trees, rock, and capable to be mowed with a lawn mower and not weed eater. Coops should not be allowed. Hens should not be permitted within 20 ft of a pool area. Septic aerobic sprinkler heads must be located at least 10ft outside from the fenced area. Hens are permitted only on 1 Acre properties.

       • This sounds like an invitation to feed the foxes.

         • Not if you have an appropriate fence

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