Evanston Clucks Over Chickens

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Sep 28, 2010 4:00PM

Evanston's City Council approved an ordinance last night that will now allow residents to keep between two and six chickens on their property. The ordinance, passed by a 6-3 vote, calls for a permit before the cluckers can be kept on the premises. Other requirements, according to Patch Evanston, include: "inform their neighbors about their new pets, and keep clean coops for the fowl. The hens cannot become a nuisance and owners are not allowed to slaughter them on-site." There was concern over the stench of the chickens but city council members hope the cleanliness requirements keep those problems to a minimum.