On Monday night, the Columbia City Council passed an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six hens in their backyards. Even though I live in Mexico, Mo., I must say that I approve of the council's decision. There's something wonderful about being able to care for a simple creature that can provide you with food, and I like to see people being given the chance to become more self-sufficient.
COLUMN: More bang for your cluck with new chicken ordinance
Thursday, February 4, 2010 | 12:01 a.m. CST;
updated 9:08 p.m. CST, Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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