The Mancos Board of Trustees approved an ordinance banning the keeping of roosters within the town limits of the southwest Colorado community [1].
The measure impacts local residents who maintain poultry, forcing a transition in how livestock are managed within the small U.S. town.
The ordinance was approved in May [1]. While the ban is effective immediately [3], the town has provided a grace period for current owners to comply with the new regulations [2].
According to the guidelines, owners have until Oct. 31 to rehome their roosters [2]. The local government has not provided specific details regarding the penalties for those who fail to meet this deadline.
This decision by the Board of Trustees marks a shift in the town's livestock policies, regulating specific types of birds that were previously permitted within the community boundaries [1].
“Mancos Board of Trustees approved an ordinance banning roosters within town limits”
The ban reflects a common tension in small towns transitioning from rural agricultural roots to more residential standards. By banning roosters specifically, the town likely aims to reduce noise complaints associated with crowing while still allowing for other types of poultry, such as hens, to remain in the community.
