What began as a code dispute over one homeowner’s backyard hens has grown into a wider debate in Casselberry, Florida, over sustainability, family life, and whether chickens have a place in a suburban city.
The matter is now set to go before the Casselberry City Hall.
What’s happening?
Lindsay Feist, a Casselberry resident, said she thought she was following the rules when she started keeping hens. Then, according to WKMG ClickOrlando, a code compliance complaint gave her 10 days to remove them. Instead, she began gathering signatures and asked city officials to reconsider the city’s ban.
Ahead of the June 22 City Commission meeting, Feist’s petition had topped 750 signatures…