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I live in Portland, unincorporated Wa Cty. I have 5 chickens. I wasn't sure what guidelines to follow. We followed Portland city guidelines to determine that our yard was large enough. We tried to licence the 2 chickens (note that you can have up to 30 chickens in PDX but you must get a one time licence of $31 per chicken after the first 3). We found out that we follow Wa Cty guidelines which are simple: you can have chickens. That's it.

We also had a neighbor complain. They anonymously sent letters to many neighbors. I can explain that more in detail.

I would discuss live if you want. 503 439-9393. Cynthia Thompson

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I agree. There is also pressure from OTHER parents if you let your children walk up the street to a friends house alone. The media has scared us into our homes. My son is 8 yrs old. How is it possible that he isn't old enough to cross the street by himself in his own neighborhood?

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In the Beaverton School District our school offers PE every other day for 30 minutes. Why hasn't this become a bigger priority and scheduled every day for an hour (how I was raised)

Cynthia

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I believe that families are larger over all than when I grew up (I'm 43).I think that some parents do not see their kids are overweight.

My kids are thin. We get lots of pressure to get our kids to eat more. My friends kids are heavier and the parents call them "solid". How is an 8 yr old solid? Solid muscle? Not possible. These are college educated parents. What gives?

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