Every human settlement, everywhere, has to deal with some sort of wild animal problem—possums, bears, rats, snakes...chickens?
A Pearl City lawmaker said members of the community have raised concerns about the number of feral chickens in the area, and the noise and mess that comes with them. A proposal to eradicate them is now moving through the legislature...
State Senator Bennette Misalucha said plenty of constituents have voiced similar issues. She is behind Senate Bill 2195 which proposes to implement a five-year pilot program to eradicate feral chickens.
The proposal was initially intended for the communities she represents, but now, the proposal is statewide.
If this proposal catapulted from a local to a state matter, the chicken problem must be bad.
And the method by which they seek to remedy this chicken crisis?
Welp:
The proposal also suggests using a special feed that serves as a form of birth control.
Misalucha said, "According to the new reiteration of the bill, we'll be seeking a special permit from the US Environmental Agency so that they could use a particular contraceptive for the chickens."
Whew. Sterilizing an entire colony of wild animals. I'm not saying it's not necessary—it seems like it is—but still, that's pretty intense.
You kinda get the feeling that they'll do anything at this point.
Be a shame if all that chicken goes to waste, though. Just saying!
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