Urban hen proponents have a right to be heard

By Lethbridge Herald on July 3, 2025.

Editor,

I would like to thank Councillor Mark Campbell for his motion to allow the Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club, to speak to city council. The motion was passed by a 7-2 vote and CLUCC will present to the Safety and Social Committee. CLUCC will demonstrate that a one year pilot project to help residents keep chickens is a viable program for those who wish to produce their own eggs. 

The program will not rely on city funds except for its cost of issuing licenses. CLUCC will ensure henkeepers have sufficient training to keep chickens in a humane manner by following simple guidelines such as coop size, distance from property lines, and having a maximum of four hens. The program excludes roosters and even has a complaint process. It’s as comprehensive as bylaws in the 20 plus Alberta jurisdictions that already allow chickens (including Edmonton and Calgary). CLUCC will have an Annual General Meeting on July 10  for future henkeepers and supporters to get involved. 

We already have 50 members (and over 500 on social media) and look forward to helping people enjoy the healthy benefits of fresh eggs and the pleasure of keeping happy chickens. 

Gilles Leclair

Lethbridge

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chinook

56 minutes ago

It’s about time Lethbridge adopted this bylaw given how much better it is to produce your own food than rely on factory farming. If you can keep chickens in New York city, surely Lethbridge can do likewise.
https://www.6sqft.com/raising-chickens-in-new-york-city-laws-tips-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know/

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chinook

52 minutes ago

There is a lot of support for this bylaw particularly in light of the fact that growing your own food is always a healthier option than through a factory farm. Properly managed this would be a no-brainer. https://www.6sqft.com/raising-chickens-in-new-york-city-laws-tips-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know/

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biff

45 minutes ago

one hopes that chickens will be looked after and treated far better than factory system; however, can there be oversight to ensure there is not neglect or purposeful cruelty.

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