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Poll: Should Chickens be Allowed in Port Washington?
A current debate about beekeeping in Port Washington has some people talking about other sustainable options.
Controversy recently struck Port Washington when they were violating city ordinances by maintaining a beehive in front of their residence. A conversation has now started among officials and residents about .
The conversation has also lead to the mention by some residents of chickens being allowed within city limits, an idea that's been taking hold in communities as part of a sustainable living movement. River Hills in spring passed an ordinance to allow chickens and bees, according to JSOnline.com. Milwaukee also passed a year-long trial ordinance that allows chickens with "tight restrictions," JSOnline reports.
What do you think about urban chicken keeping?
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