Bismarck City Commission to determine future of chicken ownership

Bismarck’s long-running debate over backyard chickens is finally coming to a head. City commissioners will vote tonight on whether to let residents keep hens within city limits — a decision that’s divided the community almost evenly. The proposal would allow up to six hens, housed in secure coops behind a six-foot fence, while also removing setback rules for rural-edge properties. It’s a small issue with big feelings attached, as residents weigh urban order against the appeal of fresh eggs and a touch of farm life.

Michael Anhalt

KFYR

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