Meanwhile, on the Northside of Chicago...

Something I don't get to see everyday...

Saw this on my ride in this morning.

I love this city.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on May 21, 2013 at 12:00pm

I love the sound of a rooster as long as he lives at least a few blocks away. I share your love of this city. Thanks for reminding me!

I also love how a bunch of sustainable practices that are coming into vogue now (drying clothes outdoors, raising chickens, gardening, and even riding bicycles) have been ways of life for people in the less wealthy parts of town since before any of us were even born.

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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on May 21, 2013 at 12:00pm

But the question is - did he cross the road? And, why?!

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on May 21, 2013 at 12:09pm

"I dream of a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned."

http://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Crossing-Without-Questioned-Poster/dp...

Lanterne Rouge said:

But the question is - did he cross the road? And, why?!

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Permalink Reply by Michael J Blane on May 21, 2013 at 12:13pm

I thought that hens are OK in Chicago, but roosters are not.

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Permalink Reply by Seancarl on May 21, 2013 at 12:35pm

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Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on May 21, 2013 at 1:28pm

Holy crap! That was supposed to be my dinner!

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Permalink Reply by Beans on May 23, 2013 at 10:49am

But wait, there's more...

...of course there's more...

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on May 23, 2013 at 12:52pm

Chicago has no limitations on keeping roosters and chickens other than the regular nuisance ordinance.
Having said that, keeping a rooster is a surefire way to tick off your neighbors. Being a chicken owner for nearly five years now, I would strongly advise against getting a rooster.

Michael J Blane said: