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The preliminary survey had a completion deadline of September 1, and staff utilized information <br />from the preliminary survey to create a secondary survey that went into greater detail on several <br />topics. The secondary survey was e-mailed to residents who completed the initial survey and <br />had a completion deadline of September 8. <br />The survey was marketed through several channels, including the City of Little Canada website, <br />multiple posts on social media, and in the city e-newsletter. Overall survey participation results <br />are outlined in Table 1 below. <br />Table 1: Survey Participation Results <br />Resident survey Number of respondents <br />Primary survey 113 <br />Secondary survey 60 <br />Throughout both the primary and secondary surveys, respondents could provide text feedback in <br />an “other comments” field to allow sharing of additional information for consideration. <br />PRIMARY SURVEY RESULTS <br />The purpose of the primary survey was to determine a baseline understanding of the community's <br />view on residential chickens/fowl. Based on those results, almost 78% of respondents strongly <br />support/support permitting residential chickens, with almost 22% strongly opposing/opposing. <br />Similarly, respondents were asked to provide feedback on fowl (ducks, geese, and turkeys). <br />Slightly over 60% of respondents strongly support/support permitting residential fowl, with almost <br />31% strongly opposing/opposing fowl. <br />Given the unique size and shape of many City of Little Canada residential lots, city staff <br />recommended gathering feedback regarding the location of residential chickens and/or fowl on <br />properties should they be allowed. Over 60% of respondents favored allowing residential <br />chickens/fowl (should they be permitted) on either the rear yard or side yard (depending on lot.) <br />Several respondents provided additional comments See Attachment A. <br />The final question on the primary survey provided an opportunity for respondents to give feedback <br />on the maximum number of residential chickens allowed should they be permitted. Options <br />included four, six, and 10. Almost 41% of respondents outlined 10 chickens as their preferred <br />maximum. However, 35 respondents provided feedback in other comments. The main themes <br />within the feedback received are outlined in Table 2 below. All comments have been provided in <br />the attachments. See Attachment A. <br />Table 2: Common feedback from maximum number of chickens survey question <br />Shouldn’t be allowed/0 <br />chickens <br />Female chickens only/no <br />roosters Based on yard/lot size <br />No maximum number/allow <br />property owner to decide <br />No limits – let nuisance and <br />health laws handle issues <br />should they occur <br />Allow a maximum of 2