The Urban Chicken Controversy: Balancing sustainability and suburbia
- Angela Widdis
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
In recent years, a growing number of urban and suburban dwellers have taken a keen interest in keeping backyard chickens. It has to do with a few factors. Rising egg prices, or motivated by desires for self-sufficiency, organic eggs, and a closer connection to food sources, this trend has sparked a passionate movement. However, it has also ignited a contentious debate among city officials, residents, and animal welfare advocates. At the heart of the controversy lies a fundamental question: Should chickens be allowed within city limits?
