Why legalize backyard chickens in Arlington?

Urban gardeners, foodies, and environmentalists can give a multitude of reasons why urban residents should be allowed — and encouraged — to raise chickens. Read AEP’s top three picks. 

AEP interviews Libby Garvey

“Locally raised eggs are more nutritious, better for the environment, better for the chickens — and cost less. What’s not to like?”

Build a chicken tractor with Garden Girl!

Watch GardenGirlTV.com’s Patti Moreno construct a new mobile home for her urban flock. You’ll see how raising chickens is an important part of her efforts to promote healthy lifestyles.

Portland Tour de Coops

AEP features: Backyard birds across America. The growing popularity of home-raised eggs on the West Coast leads Oregon.com’s Alexa Meisler to ask, “Is it possible I am the only person in Portland who doesn’t own my own chickens?”