A Florida homeowner’s backyard hens have turned into a citywide debate over whether Casselberry residents should be allowed to keep chickens inside city limits.
Lindsay Feist said a code compliance complaint gave her 10 days to remove four hens she had raised for years, according to ClickOrlando. Instead of giving them up, she started a petition and asked city leaders to reconsider the rules.
The petition has grown to more than 750 signatures, and the issue was scheduled for discussion at the June 22 City Commission meeting. City staff was expected to present research and findings about backyard chickens…