SMITHS FALLS — A backyard hen pilot program launched with minimal rules and a “see what happens” approach is now forcing Smiths Falls council to decide how much oversight is actually needed. Council opted to delay a decision Monday night after reviewing the results of the one-year pilot approved in April 2025, directing staff to bring back a revised bylaw for further consideration. When the pilot was introduced, council removed licensing, inspec…
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