Currently, chickens are only allowed in Durham Residential Suburban Zone 20. There is no reason they should not be allowed in any urban backyard. A hen raised around people can be an affectionate pet that also provides fresh eggs, reduces waste by eating yard waste and kitchen scraps, provides rich fertilizer for the garden, controls pests, and brings us closer to our food source. The noise level is no more than a dog. A chicken coop that is properly designed and maintained poses no threat to sanitation. Please click on the following link to sign a petition asking the City Council to reconsider allowing chickens within the city limits:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/backyard/petition.html

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For more information regarding chicken coop construction and other chicken resources, please contact Kavanah Ramsier at SEEDS Community Garden , 683-1197; kavanah@seedsnc.org