Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because it was legal on the other side.
From Vancouver to Halifax more and more Canadians are seeking the right to own and raise backyard hens.
There is nothing healthier, or cheaper than raising a hen for meat or eggs. Hens in your backyard contribute to a zero mile diet, provide food security in times where the cost of groceries keeps going up annually, and reliably provide pesticide-free organic eggs that are considerably healthier and cruelty free than store bought eggs.
A recent online poll (March 12, 2010 - CBC.ca) showed that nearly 70% agreed that backyard hens should be allowed and supported the idea.
Groups from every province are now challenging local governments to enact or amend bylaws to allow backyard hens.
What can you do? Contact your local MP and tell them you want the right to your own food security and the right to raise hens in your backyard. Support your local online petition to add your signature and get involved in spreading the positive benefits of backyard hens.
Facebook group for Ottawa: Chickens for Ottawans
Twitter updates: http://twitter.com/OttawaChickens
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