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The Denville Township Council can no longer ignore this movement. We have built enough momentum to force a real conversation about these archaic restrictions.
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There is no harm in this fowl. Properly kept chickens are less of a nuisance or prey-magnet than many neighbors garbage cans and yards.
I live in Denville and would love to own a few chickens, fresh eggs are the best. We have rabbits, I keep the hutches clean and have never had a problem with rodents or predators.
Raising chickens is green and sustainable, don't we want to be supporting this as a town? I'd love to be able to raise chickens. I could understand a no-roosters limitation, however.
I totally support having chickens! There are so many towns that allow chickens, why doesn't Denville? We should all be moving toward growing at least some of our food, edible landscaping and getting in touch with nature. All great experiences for children - and adults too!
I am saddened and embarrassed to live in a town that would persecute a family for keeping 3 hens as pets. I appeal to the local governing authorities to please re-evaluate the existing legislation and to apply some basic common sense to modify said legislation to permit these pets to remain on the premises.
Chickens are great!
Chickens that are properly kept are no nuisance whatsoever. Check out hencam.com for a wonderful example of how someone can keep backyard chickens problem free. Denville should allow its residents to keep chickens in their yards.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Updates
May 23, 2014
The Denville Township Council can no longer ignore this movement. We have built enough momentum to force a real conversation about these archaic restrictions.
37 Comments
I live in Denville and would love for to be allowed to have chickens as pets. I have 1.6 acres and also believe they could help with ticks, Japanese beetles and other pests as well. It is a great experience for kids to understand and learn about a self sustaining lifestyle. Why should those with more than 5 acres have that privilege?
There is no harm in this fowl. Properly kept chickens are less of a nuisance or prey-magnet than many neighbors garbage cans and yards.
I live in Denville and would love to own a few chickens, fresh eggs are the best. We have rabbits, I keep the hutches clean and have never had a problem with rodents or predators.
Raising chickens is green and sustainable, don't we want to be supporting this as a town? I'd love to be able to raise chickens. I could understand a no-roosters limitation, however.
I totally support having chickens! There are so many towns that allow chickens, why doesn't Denville? We should all be moving toward growing at least some of our food, edible landscaping and getting in touch with nature. All great experiences for children - and adults too!
I am saddened and embarrassed to live in a town that would persecute a family for keeping 3 hens as pets. I appeal to the local governing authorities to please re-evaluate the existing legislation and to apply some basic common sense to modify said legislation to permit these pets to remain on the premises.
Chickens are great!
Chickens that are properly kept are no nuisance whatsoever. Check out hencam.com for a wonderful example of how someone can keep backyard chickens problem free. Denville should allow its residents to keep chickens in their yards.
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I live in Denville and would love for to be allowed to have chickens as pets. I have 1.6 acres and also believe they could help with ticks, Japanese beetles and other pests as well. It is a great experience for kids to understand and learn about a self sustaining lifestyle. Why should those with more than 5 acres have that privilege?