Backyard Chickens in Toronto

(Toronto, Ontario) Backyard chicken owners in the city of Toronto can breathe easier for a while.

The city has temporarily halted enforcement proceedings of the city-wide prohibition on backyard chickens.

The city’s manager of animal services said in an email the city has, so far this year, received 53 complaints about bylaw-prohibited chickens and has issued 14 notices to get rid of them or face a fine.

The reprieve is valid until February when the issue will be revisited by the city council.