Article: Portland rescinds its chicken ban - but it's hens only, no roosters ; Residents may raise up to six chickens, as supporters cite the advantage of having backyard food sources.

TOM BELL By TOM BELL Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
02-19-2009
Portland rescinds its chicken ban - but it's hens only, no roosters ; Residents may raise up to six chickens, as supporters cite the advantage of having backyard food sources.
Byline: TOM BELL By TOM BELL Staff Writer
Edition: STORM
Section: Local & State
Type: News

PORTLAND --

The City Council is giving residents of Maine's largest city the right to raise chickens.

The council voted 7-1 Wednesday to remove Portland's longstanding ban on chickens and allow residents to keep as many as six hens. Roosters, though, will not be allowed.
The vote came after an intense lobbying campaign. Some councilors received more than ...

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