
I have a friend in New Haven no less who is an absolute devotee of backyard chickens. Year before last her chicken Oshie “The Miracle Chicken” was featured on her Christmas card. After several nudges from her for me to check this out, I started poking around on the Net. Sure enough, there are many people into this poultry fad. One great place to start is Jane’s Backyard Chickens. I’m still not ready to put a coop in my suburban backyard. But when I pass the chicken wire at Home Depot, I pause.