About 65% of Patch Readers are OK With Urban Chicken Keeping

Port Washington city officials are busy learning more about urban beekeeping after sparked the need for a clear ordinance.

The issue was meeting early in October. Commission member Earl Kelley said he hasn't decided one way or the other whether such "urban agricultural" activities should be allowed in Port, as he wants to do more research.

He does, however, think it would be smart of the city to include more than just beekeeping in their upcoming ordinance.

"I’ve seen several articles here lately about people wanting to raise chickens for the same reason about the beekeeping, and I’m just worrying what else is being considered by different communities," he said. "This would be agreat time for us to get ahead on the issue."

A asked readers whether they thought Port Washington should allow chickens within city limits. Here's the result: 

• Yes, and I would totally jump on board and raise some of my own: 19%
• Yes, I think chickens have a place in the city — with responsible owners: 45%
• No, chickens belong on farms in the country — not populating our urban areas: 28%
• Undecided — I'd need to learn more about the issue: 5%

Editor's note: This is not a scientific poll. Results are as of 2:20 p.m. Thursday with 107 total votes.