Rural homeowners can verify that there are real perks to keeping chickens on a property. Chickens eat bugs, which results in the reduction of the number of pests around the home.
They also provide fresh eggs and will abundantly fertilize lawns and other green spaces.
On the other hand, chickens have a penchant for creating a mess, leaving their droppings all over the place. They opt to roost on patio furniture, leaving behind a hard-to-clean mess. Chickens also smell bad; their unpleasant smells are distracting and could be a nuisance to your neighbors. Their fresh laid eggs attract snakes, skunks, raccoons, and other pesky critters.
A few other drawbacks to keeping chickens include noise concerns and potential damage to exterior features made of wood. Chickens can be relatively loud, and not only the roosters. Hens produce a wide variety of sounds all the time, which neighbors may find bothersome. Chickens also tend to peck at timber, which can create substantial deterioration over time.
Given the difficulties that come with keeping chickens, the drawbacks clearly exceed any potential benefits. For Sandusky property owners, this suggests 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 Clarity Team conduct regular property evaluations, monitoring for resident compliance with animal policies as well as the property’s condition. We make it our business to protect the value and condition of your rental homes and handle resident communications on your behalf. To learn more about what we have to bid, please contact us online or by phone at 567-200-2320 today!