They have chickens running all over River Park, Golden Gate City so they pick on some lady in Immokalee who raises show chickens? Code Enforcement really is hitting a low. Why not go after the owners of houses in Immokalee that are falling to the ground?

Because roosters wake people up. Falling houses are quiet.

LOL swampbuggy!

Newsflash NDN: This is OLD news and was discussed at the first BCC meeting of the month.

Immokalee doesn't want chickens but they ADORE illegal aliens.

Seems like it should be the other way around. At least in NORMAL society.

OK Code Enforcement I agree with firewire you have hit a low.

But since you(BCC) are NOW doing an anti-foul campaign you need to get all these ducks out of here too!

They Miskovee or whatever ducks are not native foul to florida they are from africa. They poop everywhere which make them a health risk, they destroy other nesting native birds eggs, they are a traffic hazard, I could go on...

I was told once that Jungle Larry's brought them here, bred those fugly ducks and they escaped, and since the county now owns the Zoo, I am sure the county accepted the zoo's liability. CC code enforcement and Collier BCC needs to go an rangle up all the escaped duckies. - big job

What good for the Goose is good for the ---

Given the recent economic news, it might not be a bad idea to keep a couple of chickens around, and perhaps a couple of cows, or pigs, plant a garden, and learn how to hunt and fish..

What's wrong with chickens, particularly during this time of 'prosperity' we're all enjoying?

Does BigGov object to our being self-sufficient? Haven't they heard, socialism not only doesn't work - it stinks. As does the bullying of those who demonstrate respect for God's creatures and strive toward self-sufficiency.

The fine folks who wrote this rule can't repeal it? Do tell, why not?

Do citizens appreciate Chekists who violate their rights and property? Unlikely.

Do the scolds realize that surveillance and intrusion do far more to demolish society than any gang of thugs, let alone farmers?

Isn't picayune bullying during trying times what gives our 'partners in prosperity' cause to smile - and salivate as patiently wait?

Paul Vincent Zecchino
Manasota Key, Florida
22 September, 2008

"First the pets, then the family."
- H. Lecter, M.D.
"Red Dragon",
c. 1982, Thomas Harris

Dr. V Z, whatever you choose to say on this chicken incident, I agree with U totally......this chicken issue is pathetic.
Come on CC Code Enforcement..there's an Immokalee Mother, who gives up her THREE children, for some BEER...yes, beer...leaves em outside..oh yeah, ignores them, in a manner, that is as unforgiving as possible.
Meanwhile, chicken Mom is told she's got so much time for the chickens to GO?
Riverpark chickens and roosters, can ROAM FREE!
But Immokalee Code Enforcement will prosecute thee!
A mistake was made here.
It is obvious to even the most naive resident of Collier County.

It is absurd that a government who makes the rules can't change the rules.

Government's role is of course, common health, safety and welfare; which of these improved by code enforcement's action? Either there is more to this story that NDN didn't report (no way!) or ... well, there's got to be more to this story.

Collier leaders balk, balk, balk at show-chicken breeder’s operation

Awesome title! Very creative.

Live next to a couple of rooters for a while and you will side with code enforcement. Roosters especially these types crow all day long. They are not suited for a neighborhood. If she wants to raise roosters I am sure there are several places she could live or even rent out a space at a local farm area to do so.

Commissioner Jim Coletta said:

“I’m not sure what we can do at this time.”
“Immokalee is truly a chicken town."

Well as a resident in this town for years I am disgraced by his comments, yet not surprised.

One day we will be blessed with a leader that will show respect and care for our town. I just hope that I am alive to see it.

So sad.

#12, I agree with you, just like Coletta, all the Commissioners need to be replaced!!!

Face it. The NORMAL way of life is over. This county has been inundated by the hemmorhoids that come here, decide they want it as ridiculous and suppressed as where they came from. This is ludicris to spend time and money on making a lady get rid of her chickens. You want to rid yourself of a vermin, how about creating a county ordinance against "illegal aliens". A county ordinance seems to have more teeth than federal law, maybe that would work. Make it "illegal" to hire or rent to, or sell food to, an "illegal alien". I like that idea.

With all the stress that most people are going through these days it would be good therapy to let then keep their chics.

Zoning codes are vetted by a process that does include public input. The process of amending the Land Development Code or asking for conditional zoning is not particularly user friendly, but you can speak up and get involved if you feel strongly.

Too bad she doesn't live in the Estates. She could have chickens, ducks, horses, goats, donkeys and the like and even some exotics (unfortunately). We enjoy the crowing of the roosters but are not too thrilled at the howling of the wolves or cries of the peacocks, sometimes...However, it is part of where we live and the codes are acceptable OR we would have moved to another area.

For the libertine birds wandering around in various areas...the problem is just that they are at large and ownership is difficult to prove. Should DAS come out and capture these birds? Perhaps.

I know this lady feels she is being picked on. I agree that Code has approached enforcement unevenly. However, she really does not have a good case unless she wants to sue the BCC but that would mean she would need some grounds to do so. They ruled as the final appeal within this jurisdiction. Perhaps since the birds are pets, she could find a way to include them inside her home as I don't believe Code can come into her house unless she invites them in. Then she could find a way to move to Estates zoning and enjoy them outdoors again.

badhairday, an animal who is lingering at a shelter would be a better choice than the chickens. But maybe she can set them up inside as I suggested?

"To make matters worse, her street is dominated by live chickens that steal her birds’ food."
~Good thing they aren't dead chickens, they'd leave the food, but raise a terrible stink!

Clean up the streets of all the loose chickens first... then go code enforcing all you want... she has them secured on her property... leave her alone !!!

ok...I 'll say it: tastes like chicken.
Drumstick please.

Ok, found a county document with a definition of livestock it is contained in the new dangerous dog ordinance: "Livestock means all animals of equine, bovine, or swine class, including sheep, goats and
other grazing animals."

The county webpage FAQs for Code lists "animals" and the inclusions/exclusions: http://www.colliergov.net/Index.aspx?...

I didn't look either up in the Municode data base. I have an urgent need to visit a KFC...later.

The best and taste chicken soup come from River Park.

Looks like PIEFACE ran out of Monistat 7, yet again. CVS is open now and there is still plenty on the shelf.

Pieface, did you miss the link to the Code page? Poultry is discussed there.

Chickens are also used to monitor disease and don't create anymore public health nuisance than other farm animals or those found in areas zoned for agricultural use. Rats are drawn to the feed for other animals and snakes will predate on wild bird eggs and other small animals as well.

Do I want libertine flocks of any non native bird buzzing around, crossing the roads, etc? in a word, no. Some bird breeders allow their birds out of the aviaries to forage and return at night. I knew a breeder of a variety of psitticines who did just that when he lived in Kendall (before Andrew). All of his birds survived the hurricane and returned to their home (such as it was) when the storm was over. Ironically, he lost a small canary who lived indoors when the roof blew off of his house.

The fellow had a large chunk of land, still, when driving there, the noise from the birds could be heard even when you were quite some distance away.

The chicken lady needs to consider a move if she wants to keep her chickens. Lots of parts of Collier do allow them.

Do you know of any pig farms in the Estates? Hog farms can be pretty nasty to live near. Just curious.

if a roster lays an egg on the north poll, which direction will it roll

Gayla's latest comment to the County..."cuck you"

Hmmmm interesting...Beetle didn't see everything..ROOSTER and HENS...but chickens...NO.
So raise chickens.
But only in an indoor chicken house. No NOISE factor.
Beetle would be ticked if said neighbor has a COCKA-DOODLE-DOING ROOSTER at 2:00 a.m.
They cocka-doodle ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT, AT THE BREAK OF LIGHT.
Riverpark chickens are happy as they are free to roam, and they don't cocka-a-doodle as much as they can easily find a mate.
OMG....THEY ALSO PROBABLY LAY FREE-ROAMING EGGS, which have less stress and larger yokes, and all that jazz. People request these eggs as they are better for you, with less nasty stuff than cooped up chickens.
Wonder if the Riverpark chickens will share their eggs with Beetle?
YUM!
Whole Foods Market might have these free-roaming eggs. Going to check this out!