Posted on Jun 24, 2023
Should Belleville residents be allowed to keep chickens in their backyard?
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Ten-year-old Sully Coburn wishes Belleville residents could keep chickens in their backyards so they can have fresh eggs without having to spend money at the grocery store.
And Sully’s mom, Megan McCarron, wants to carry on the family tradition established by her great-grandfather who founded a poultry association in St. Clair County.
“It’s in my family history,” McCarron said. “I’d really like to be able to have chickens.
“I think everybody is interested in having fresh eggs, and I think it’s important to know where your food comes from.”
Sully and McCarron are part of a group of Belleville residents who have been attending City Council committee meetings this year in an effort to convince city officials to approve an ordinance that would allow families to have chickens in their backyards. In February, they formed a Facebook group called “Belleville, IL Backyard Chickens” and it has over 440 supporters.
And Sully’s mom, Megan McCarron, wants to carry on the family tradition established by her great-grandfather who founded a poultry association in St. Clair County.
“It’s in my family history,” McCarron said. “I’d really like to be able to have chickens.
“I think everybody is interested in having fresh eggs, and I think it’s important to know where your food comes from.”
Sully and McCarron are part of a group of Belleville residents who have been attending City Council committee meetings this year in an effort to convince city officials to approve an ordinance that would allow families to have chickens in their backyards. In February, they formed a Facebook group called “Belleville, IL Backyard Chickens” and it has over 440 supporters.
Should Belleville residents be allowed to keep chickens in their backyard?
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2 homes in my neighborhood had them a few years go. Cock a diddle doo all day long. They must of got tired of the racket and got rid of them.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SPC Joseph Kopac I did a tour at NSGD Sugar Grove, WV. Lived in Brandywine. Neighbor behind had a Rooster "Reddy" Yeah He made a Bit of Noise but I'd Just let My Toddler Son, Chris Out and He Chase Reddy All over the Place, My Revenge! Also Neighbor down the Street Had a Hen House and That is where I Got My Eggs From.
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