Chickens finally legal in Keizer

by Nate Rafn

We received word today that chickens are now legal in Keizer, Oregon.

"The day is finally here," said Scott Mack, who requested that the city allow chickens. "After two and a half years, we can legally have chickens in Keizer."

A 15-year Keizer resident, Scott Mack embarked on the campaign in February 2009.

A chicken permit application is available on the City of Keizer website, www.keizer.org.

Final public hearing for urban chickens at Keizer City Hall

by Nate Rafn

The final public hearing regarding the keeping of chickens in Keizer will be on Monday evening, June 20th at the Keizer City Hall. This hearing represents the culmination of over two years of work to legalize backyard chickens in Keizer. Those who would like to support this cause are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Keizer City Hall - Public Hearing
Monday, June 20th, 7pm
930 Chemawa Road NE Keizer, OR
503-390-3700

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Keizer may follow Salem in legalizing chickens

by Nate Rafn

Supporters of chickens in Keizer will have an opportunity to give public testimony at Keizer's Planning Commission meeting on May 11th.

A handful of residents have lobbied for legalization of backyard chickens for just over two years. 15-year Keizer resident, Scott Mack, started the process in February 2009.

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A rare siting in Keizer.

by Nate Rafn
September 20th, 2010

About two weeks ago, Rochelle and I spotted an unfamiliar creature on a small farm inside the city limits of Keizer. At first I thought it was a fox. Intrigued, I decided to keep my eye on this farm, hoping to catch another glimpse. After about a week of driving past the farm on my way to work, the animal appeared again. Luckily, I had my camera close by.

I walked along the periphery of the farm, getting as close as I could without drawing attention to myself. The animal noticed me almost immediately. I was able to snap a few shots before it got spooked and trotted off into to wooded area behind the farm.

After taking these pictures, I started to second guess whether it was a fox or coyote. So I sent the photos to my friend David McKibben. He confirmed that it is, indeed, a coyote.

Coyote surveys a field in Keizer, Oregon.

Coyote on a small farm in Keizer, Oregon.

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