Thread: Mich. councilman pushes chicken law

Last updated December 2, 2007 12:07 p.m. PT

Mich. councilman pushes chicken law
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- People who want fresh eggs should be able to keep their own hens around the house or yard, even in this college town, a city councilman said.

Stephen Kunselman said a number of business people and residents support the idea and said he plans to bring a resolution before the council.

Many communities allow chickens but not roosters, which can make a lot of noise at dawn, Kunselman said. He said regulations typically require a 25-foot setback from other homes to avoid disturbing neighbors.

The chicken talk enlivened Saturday's council retreat in the hometown of the University of Michigan.

"What's with the chickens?" Councilman Stephen Rapundalo asked Kunselman.

"Chickens lay eggs," Kunselman said. "I want fresh eggs. It's just a simple ordinance change."

"I want to have fresh milk," Rapundalo said. "Let's change the ordinance to allow cows or goats."

"You can live in New York City and have chickens," Kunselman responded. "It's not a matter of how urban you are. It's a matter of political will."

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What a nutball! The "me" generation is going to spring a leak any minute now.

Immigrants from Latin America and Asia often keep chickens in their yards. There is the question of the spread of diseases which also affect humans like Avian Flu, and those which affect only the poultry themselves as long as this practice goes unregulated.

Fighting cocks are evidentally smuggled regularly into the country from Latin America, and I'm sure other breeds of birds--from chickens to parakeets--are, too.

I have a friend that is a home inspector for different banks. This Dr. & his wife from India had a new house built. My friend went to the house to inspect it for the bank and this couple had chickens living in the bathroom!!!! There was chicken poop all over the place. My friends jaw dropped. The house was just brand new.

That's what farms are for--Stephen Kunselman should move to one and have all the fresh eggs he wants.

The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.
* Hubert H. Humphrey

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Some one boot this nut case out of Office

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Wow, I needed a good laugh; Thank You!

The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.
* Hubert H. Humphrey

I'll second that motion.

And I third it!!!

And here I though eggs were still one of the cheapest purchases at the store