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WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- A new bill proposed, which is in its beginning stages, is fighting to permit fowl for residential use in all Wisconsin communities.
Dr. Scott Ford, an avian veterinarian, has been housing four hens for about six years now. For him, these birds are an extension of his family.
"They're a lot easier to take care of than most pets," said Dr. Ford.
Dr. Ford said he moved to Milwaukee partially because of the ordinance that allows property owners to raise their own flock of chickens. Milwaukee is followed by Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine and Appleton.
Several legislators are trying to extend that backyard chicken ordinance to all Wisconsin communities. State representatives are pushing the local regulation of fowl to broaden the rights of people to grow their own food.
The proposed bill would allow up to four chickens, geese, ducks, quail or guinea fowl per property owner.
Municipalities would get to decide if a permit is needed, if roosters are allowed and whether or not neighbors have to be notified.