Raise farm animals in the city,Good for older folks

[Irene texas]

Bill Clears GA House Committee to Allow Backyard Goats, Chickens, Rabbiits
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-poli...ve-361136.html

You know things are getting bad when they start allowing depression-era ways of living back into cities, such as chickens and other barnyard type animals, and more than one family to live in a home, etc.
I've been waiting for this one, Born in the Depression and it looks like I will die in a Depression. But heck all the older folks can now have something to do in there back yards even if they live in the city. I think its great.
Irene

Quote:
Some barnyard animals could be moving into backyards under a bill that cleared a House committee Thursday.
The bill would allow homeowners to have chickens, milk goats and rabbits -- as well as sizable fruit and vegetable gardens -- so long as the goal would be to feed their families.

Local governments wouldn’t have much room to object, unless they have complaints about things like noise or odor that they're willing to take to court. Subdivision covenants would still apply, said Rep. Bobby Franklin (R-Marietta), sponsor of the “Georgia Right to Grow” bill.

“If Michelle Obama can grow food at the White House, then no Georgia family should be denied the right to grow their own food,” Franklin said.

Last year, some cities in north Fulton pressed homeowners to get rid of their backyard chickens. Some of the homeowners balked, and, in December, Roswell changed its backyard chicken ordinance to allow six birds in yards of one-third to one acre and a maximum of 36 birds with even bigger acreage.

Officials representing cities and counties -- including Atlanta -- told members of the House Agriculture Committee that the bill would usurp local control.

“These decisions are best made locally,” said Tom Gehl, deputy director of governmental relations for the Georgia Municipal Association.

Committee members were split 6-6 on whether to pass the bill, and committee Chairman Tom McCall (R-Elberton) cast the tie-breaking vote.

[Unk]

There is something about the outside of an animal that is good for the inside of lonely people. Having
a few small animals that aren't likely to injure an older less stable person gives them purpose in their life. Having things that depend on you, and don't complain or try to boss you around makes the extra work and exercise worth while. Getting out and about is good for their circurlation and other bodily funtions. The depression related to lack of feeling needed is helped with the love of their animals. Not to mention the joy of a home made pot of chicken and noodles. With eggs fresh from the old hens egg factory for breakfast, and fried young rabbit for dinner. Goats are wonderful pets, but due to the damage they can create, they might not pan out to great in the city.

[CrossCreekTX]

UNK, there is nothing bossier than a goat! LOL I have a couple with an attitude problem.

[Unk]

Cross Creek, Has your goats ever had an attitude adjustment? Over 30 years ago, a Billy goat I had treed my daughter in a hay wagon out in the barn. He had his front feet up on the edge of the wagon snortin and acting tuff. She had a little ballpeen hamer, and pounded his head until he run away. It cracked the handle in the hammer. I taped it up and keep it in the garage. When ever my wife needs a hammer she asks for the goat hammer.