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Chickens FAQ <br />Q: What's this about an "Urban Chicken" movement? <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />100 <br />A: In the last 5 or so years, more and more communities have been relaxing their zoning laws to allow <br />chickens to be kept as pets in urban and suburban areas. As part of the growing awareness in this <br />country of living "green" more and more people are interested in growing at elast some of their own <br />food in kitchen gardens, and in raising a few hens for eggs. The "movement" probably began in the <br />Pacific Northwest, and has spread across the country as people realize that owning a few hens, kept <br />as suburban pets in pretty garden coops, is a good idea. Some people want organic eggs and garden <br />compost, others are concerned about food security, others want to "eat local" to save resources, and <br />others wish to enjoy the lovely, fun pets hens can be. There have been lots of news articles written <br />about this growing trend, increasing in primarily upscale neighborhoods. Here is a. collection of news <br />stories for more information. <br />0. AreiC! chicken,,, mean', <br />A: dust like any animal, it's all in the upbringing. If you took a bunch of parrots, cockatiels, kittens or <br />puppies and stuck them in a Den with minimal human contact beyond food and water, they probably <br />wouldn't be very good pets. <br />,just like these animals, chickens that are hand -raised from chicks can be <br />wonderful pets. They come, when they are called, enjoy being held and are beautiful and even <br />affectionate pets. Check out the links area for websites like "l\Ay Pei Chicken" and "City Chickens" for <br />more information. <br />K —IL"In bu So"Pochickeils.-w <br />1/28/2009 <br />