Greg Robert’s house in the Township of Madoc, Ont., is closer to the cows grazing across the road than it is to some of his closest neighbours.
But here, on the large rural property about 40 kilometres north of Belleville, Ont., backyard chickens are outlawed.
“I’m confounded as to why,” Robert said. “Especially considering how agricultural it is.”
Robert moved last year from a smaller property in the town of Pembroke, Ont., where he used to keep a few chickens, a cow and some pigs.
If they can keep chickens in downtown Toronto, why can’t we?- John Stopa, Admaston/Bromley Township
Only after moving did
