Rural homeowners can attest that there are tangible benefits to keeping chickens on a property. Chickens eat bugs, which results in a reduced number of insects around the home. They also provide fresh eggs and will abundantly fertilize lawns and other green spaces.
Then again, chickens have the nasty habit of making a mess; they tend to leave their droppings everywhere they go. They love to roost on patio furniture, leaving a hard-to-clean mess behind. Chickens can also smell bad, creating unpleasant odors that neighbors may notice. Those fresh eggs they lay are not only striking to humans, but to snakes, skunks, raccoons, and other pesky critters as well.
A few other drawbacks to keeping chickens include noise concerns and potential damage to exterior features made of wood. Chickens can be rather loud, and not just the roosters. Hens make a varied assortment of sounds at unruly hours, which neighbors may find exasperating. Chickens also tend to peck at wood, which can create substantial deterioration over time.
Given the problems that come with keeping chickens, the disadvantages clearly overshadow any potential benefits. For Ivins property owners, this means that the decision to prohibit chickens may be an easy one. A bigger challenge, however, is making sure that residents do not bring unauthorized animals onto the property and local statutes that may prohibit keeping “farm animals” within city limits.
Real Property Management Southern Utah conducts regular property evaluations, monitoring for resident compliance with animal policies as well as the property’s condition. We make it our priority to maintain the value and health of your rental homes and handle resident communications on your behalf. To learn more about what we have to present, please contact us online or by phone at 435-673-4242 today!