MADISON, Neb. -- Madison's city council met Wednesday evening to discuss many topics, among those were chickens being allowed in the town. 

Currently, Madison allows chickens in agriculture zones. 

It was mentioned that there are other small towns that allow chickens, and there haven't been reported problems. 

"There'll be responsible people, and then there's going to be people that go over the allotted amount," said Steve Ainsworth, city council member. "Then we're going to have chickens running around...I think more people are afraid it's going to get out of control."

The city council said that if there are people who are interested, they would like a list of people who want to have chickens.

Members of the council mentioned there would have to be a change of the zoning code to allow chickens for more than agricultural purposes - for any farm animals. 

Some concerns that city council member Mike Brogan brought up for having chickens in town were noise and possible spread of whatever they may pass on. 

"Not every vet will take chickens," said Brian Zessin, city council member.

He said he wasn't sure if the vets in Madison County take chickens, and that would be something that would need to be looked into. 

The city council voted to leave the chicken zoning rules as they are in Madison.  

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