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More urban, suburban homes have pet chickens
11:30 AM CDT on Monday, July 16, 2007
Associated Press
The leaves shiver, the branches quake and 9-year-old Sophia Genco bounds out of
the bushes, clucking at the top of her lungs while sprinting after a flock of
scurrying chickens.
Two siblings quickly join the pursuit, but the hens are slippery. They dart
around the yard, managing to elude the kids until finally they wrangle one in a
blur of flailing wings and giggles.
The youngsters aren't chasing down dinner. They're actually just playing with
their pets.
The Gencos, who live in Colleyville, are among the growing number of urban and
suburban families keeping chickens in their backyards. While they don't cuddle
like kittens or play like puppies, owners say the birds offer a soothing
presence and an endless supply of organic eggs.
"Nothing calms you more than sitting out in the yard watching your chickens
poke around for bugs and carry on conversations with each other," said Carla
Allen, who keeps chickens on her San Marcos ranch and offers advice to owners
across the state.
:spit: No thanks. Keep your chickens.
11:30 AM CDT on Monday, July 16, 2007
Associated Press
The leaves shiver, the branches quake and 9-year-old Sophia Genco bounds out of
the bushes, clucking at the top of her lungs while sprinting after a flock of
scurrying chickens.
Two siblings quickly join the pursuit, but the hens are slippery. They dart
around the yard, managing to elude the kids until finally they wrangle one in a
blur of flailing wings and giggles.
The youngsters aren't chasing down dinner. They're actually just playing with
their pets.
The Gencos, who live in Colleyville, are among the growing number of urban and
suburban families keeping chickens in their backyards. While they don't cuddle
like kittens or play like puppies, owners say the birds offer a soothing
presence and an endless supply of organic eggs.
"Nothing calms you more than sitting out in the yard watching your chickens
poke around for bugs and carry on conversations with each other," said Carla
Allen, who keeps chickens on her San Marcos ranch and offers advice to owners
across the state.
:spit: No thanks. Keep your chickens.
