Need help getting chicken ordinances changed?

We've had a huge rush of emails lately from people who are trying to get their city's ordinances changed. Keep them coming - and here is how we can help.

I wrote a research paper on urban chicken ordinances for a class last semester, which many have found helpful. The paper is an evaluation of chicken ordinances from 25 cities around the US, which draws out the common themes and exceptions found in the ordinances. The paper is attached below as a pdf.

Also, if you would like me to write a letter to your city council in favor of passing pro-chicken legislation, let me know as well. A little background on your current ordinances/situation is helpful in formulating the letter.

Eventually - meaning when this current semester of graduate school is done - I will be creating a "Publications" page for our website (along with many other site changes). There you will be able to find the research paper and other documentation that will help you in your journey to legalizing backyard chicken keeping.

If anyone out there has something to contribute to the publications page, such as sample letters to city councils or other documentation they used in getting chickens legalized, please send it our way.