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‘No-fun’ Burnaby forces woman to get rid of chickens, rooster, NOW Opinion
It is clear to me that there is a lack of distinction between bylaws that allow for a few hens, such as those in Vancouver, versus a full-fledged ALR (agricultural land reserve) production. There are sustainable methods of having a backyard inhabited by hens. Seemingly novel, this practice is applied in urban areas, both the UK and the U.S.
If we adopt the same bylaws as Vancouver, the allowance of four hens maximum, it would not be dissimilar to having a backyard pet like a dog or cat.
With COVID-19 being a rude awakening for many, it is clear that residents in Burnaby now realize that they are increasingly reliant on consumer products. As many scientists have warned, COVID-19 will not be the last epidemic that we may face.
Through the practice of owning hens, residents are given the opportunity to establish a sustainable backyard agro-ecosystem that can decrease their dependency on major food chains and garner a better understanding of environmental stewardship.
Warren Wong, Burnaby
