The Smiths aren’t alone in not wanting a rooster’s crowing disturbing their country lifestyle. Crowing roosters are prohibited in many towns that allow backyard hens, such as the Town of Strasbourg. Crowing roosters can disturb people’s peace and quiet, and if you are a shift worker who sleeps during the day, it can be especially disturbing.
But what happens when you are on several acres in an agricultural community? Council for the RM had that matter in front of them on Tuesday during a public hearing.
Patricia Thompson called in and spoke to the council on the issue, noting she did not know who had submitted the complaint. She said she has lived in her property for 20 years and didn’t think it was the council’s role to mediate disagreements between neighbours. Thompson noted that in the city, police, lawyers and the courts do. She felt the rest of the ratepayers shouldn’t have to change their lifestyle to accommodate one individual.