Canada: Backyard hens part of food security strategy for Fernie, BC
“Over 25 municipalities in BC currently permit backyard hens, including West Fernie, and there is a strong desire from many Fernie residents to have backyard hens,” said Deydey.
By Erin Knutson
E- Know
Dec 24, 2021
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“The city has the opportunity to better align with the goals of the Official Community Plan (OCP) by removing barriers to food production and giving the West Fernie poultry experience to more of its residents. This is something our community engagement demonstrates a large number of residents desire,” said Deydey.
Mayor Ange Qualizza supported the resolution and asked that the appropriate bylaw be brought back later to council via staff report.
“I look forward to a report on the steps to move us forward toward allowing backyard hens in the community, and I want to move this to staff to get their take on it. You’ve done a great job, and you’ve demonstrated that it’s possible to have safe backyard hens in a bear community,” said Qualizza.
