Why Raise Chickens in the city?	It’s a relatively easy hobby, and it provides fresh locally grown high quality food. Great activity for kids to get involved with. http://www.culinate.com/articles/features/Metro+chickens , http://www.justfood.org/cityfarms/chickens/ Chicken interest Story from New York : http://www.cityfarmer.org/NewYorkChickens.jpg
What is a reasonable number of chickens for a standard lot?	Depends on the diligence of the chicken owner, and location or number of lots owned. Some examples: The City of Seattle allows 3 chickens per standard lot, with an additional 1 bird allowed per additional 1,000 sq. ft. New York City allows chickens, no limit, no roosters.
How much space do chickens need?	A coop with 3 to 4 ft per large bird is fine. Less for smaller breeds. Additional space for a run or a movable pen improves health of the bird, and contributes to nutrition and taste of the egg.
Are they noisy and smelly?	Hens are quiet, a rooster crows – sometimes all day. Some people like this – some don’t. You don’t need a rooster to get eggs. For small flocks, proper bedding material, routine cleaning, and access to outdoors keep smells to a minimum. Of course, a dirty coop will smell, but generally, that smell is limited to inside the coop.
What to do with chicken manure	Regularly clean out to prevent problems. Compost it and use in garden, yard or bring composted material to community garden site. http://www.seattletilth.org/resources/articles/compostingchickenmanure http://gardening.wsu.edu/stewardship/compost/yardcomp/yardcomp.htm
Avian Influenza (AI) or Bird Flu -transmitted by waterfowl -Currently not in the United States.	Common-sense principles and good bio-security measures are very important to help prevent the spread of this disease, as well as other poultry diseases, and should always be followed. -It's important to note that one cannot be infected with AI by eating cooked poultry products or eggs. For more information, visit the websites of the WHO and the CDC. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/ http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/ , http://birdflubook.com/g.php?id=5 ,
Are chickens legal in other cities?	They are legal in many cities, large and small, all across the country. Link to city chicken laws: http://home.centurytel.net/thecitychicken/chickenlaws.html
What if my neighbor gets chickens?	Enjoy visiting the chickens and talking with your neighbor. Discuss concerns, questions or problems right away, and your neighbor will address them. Your neighbor is working hard to make sure the chickens fit into the neighborhood.
What kinds of chickens do urban growers usually raise?	There are many different breeds of chickens and poultry. Backyard growers tend to go for the heirloom breeds since they are smaller, productive and fanciful. Hardy breeds do well in Duluth’s winters. Meat birds (birds raised exclusively to be eaten for the meat) are bigger, and messier than egg layers. Most backyarder growers avoid them due to the extra work.
Will there be chickens running loose around town or in my yard?	No, that wouldn’t be safe for the chickens. Vandalism, predators, the weather and general safety concerns necessitates keeping them enclosed in coops, large runs, or movable pens. If they do escape, they will go back to the coop at night to roost. It is too cold in Duluth for chickens to survive long enough to establish a wild population.
Links to FAQ Websites	www.madcitychickens.com/faq.html, http://www.seattletilth.org/resources/articles/citychickensfaqs