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Residents urge council to keep chickens out of suburban yards, cite pests, odors and noise
Summary
Multiple residents during public comment urged the council not to allow backyard chickens, arguing they attract pests and predators, cause odors and noise, and create public-health risks; speakers asked the council to retain existing restrictions rather than grant variances.
During the June 11 public comment period, several residents urged the Schererville Town Council not to allow backyard chickens in residential neighborhoods.
Kristin Nance, identified herself and said chickens belong on farms rather than in suburban yards. She told the council chickens attract pests such as flies and rodents, bring…
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