01-21-2018, 05:59 AM
Still hoping to get some further clarification from experts on why people need more than just a few roosters.
The only reason on Hawaii Island is to raise fighting cocks, which are sold and shipped to other countries where strapping razors to a rooster's leg and letting two of them fight to the death is still legal. Also, they are still used as the main event in illegal gambling operations here on the Big Island.
The new proposal will not further outlaw any of this as rooster "farmers" can still buy a 5 acre lot with deeper property line setbacks to house their birds. It's not unaffordable for the owners to do this either, as fighting roosters can easily sell for $1000+ each.
The only effect of the new proposal is to get phony rooster "farms" out of 1 acre, 2 acre or smaller subdivisions so their neighbors can sleep at night. All other legitimate ag operations will still be permitted, including the ability to raise 100 hens for eggs, a real farming enterprise. If you like chickens and need a lot of them around you to complete your life and provide happiness, learn to love hens.
Note on show birds vs fighting roosters. Show birds are like purebred dogs, or cats, or any other animal. Most state fairs around the country have judging contests for show birds and award blue ribbons for the chicken judged to be best of the breed. 4-H Clubs are active in this area, helping young people learn how to provide the best care for their animals. The owner of a legitimate show bird would never harm their bird in an intentional fight.
Check out the large number of chicken breeds:
https://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-bre...-list.aspx
I always liked the Sebright Bantams.
"This is an island surrounded by water, big water, ocean water.” - President Donald J. Trump
The only reason on Hawaii Island is to raise fighting cocks, which are sold and shipped to other countries where strapping razors to a rooster's leg and letting two of them fight to the death is still legal. Also, they are still used as the main event in illegal gambling operations here on the Big Island.
The new proposal will not further outlaw any of this as rooster "farmers" can still buy a 5 acre lot with deeper property line setbacks to house their birds. It's not unaffordable for the owners to do this either, as fighting roosters can easily sell for $1000+ each.
The only effect of the new proposal is to get phony rooster "farms" out of 1 acre, 2 acre or smaller subdivisions so their neighbors can sleep at night. All other legitimate ag operations will still be permitted, including the ability to raise 100 hens for eggs, a real farming enterprise. If you like chickens and need a lot of them around you to complete your life and provide happiness, learn to love hens.
Note on show birds vs fighting roosters. Show birds are like purebred dogs, or cats, or any other animal. Most state fairs around the country have judging contests for show birds and award blue ribbons for the chicken judged to be best of the breed. 4-H Clubs are active in this area, helping young people learn how to provide the best care for their animals. The owner of a legitimate show bird would never harm their bird in an intentional fight.
Check out the large number of chicken breeds:
https://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-bre...-list.aspx
I always liked the Sebright Bantams.
"This is an island surrounded by water, big water, ocean water.” - President Donald J. Trump
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves