The Ferriers say these animals are their pets, and they don't intend to breed them or sell anything.
So they were surprised when they got a notice from the township in December saying that by having chickens and pigs they were violating two township ordinances.
According to Dave, the township said they were running a piggery - or a farm for pigs. The township also said it requires five acres of land to own chickens.The letters say the family must remove the animals or potentially face fines, community service or jail time.They could pursue a variance with the township, but they say that will cost them thousands of dollars."Let's look at it," said Dave.
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