MAYOR DIGS CHICKS

Mayor Brown has his head cocked over a bill to allow Buffalo residents to raise chickens in their homes. I bet you're wondering how this topic even came about. Some woman made a big deal about how she wasn't allowed to raise her precious chickens in her home, so she brought the issue to the Common Council. Yup, they approved it. Probably to get her to leave them alone.

Before the city turns into a barnyard, the Mayor has decided to lay some ground rules if the bill is passed.

First, NO EXCUSES: NO ROOSTERS WHATSOEVER. Sure, they make great alarm clocks but they are vicious birds!

Second, YOU MUST ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS FOR PERMISSION. They didn't plan to live next to a farm when they bought their house, so ease them into the idea...maybe have them chick-sit for a night. If they buy the idea, you can have 5 hens.

And third, no matter how bad the economy gets, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SELL THE EGGS (or if you're desperate for cash the meat). In other words, don't start a butcher shop in your back shed or an egg stand in your driveway.

That's not all. If you decide to dorm with your chickities, it's going to cost you 25 bucks. I still think it's easier to make a trip to KFC.