ZoneSJ includes a significantly paired down version of the recommendations accepted by PAC and Council regarding urban chicken farming.

For example, the original recommendation specified a two-chicken minimum to ensure animal welfare. There is strong evidence that single-chicken coups cause serious stress for the animal, and there is a significant risk that without a minimum, single-chicken coups could be common in many parts of the City.

Cheat sheet for your feedback. If you want to provide feedback on this issue, feel free to use or edit the statement below:

Please ensure that all the recommendations accepted by PAC and Common Council regarding urban chicken farming are incorporated into ZoneSJ, including the minimum of two chickens per coup.

The deadline for your feedback to the City on ZoneSJ is Friday November 29th. Submit your input to (via webform, or in writing to planning@saintjohn.ca). And copy your councillors.