Renee Shannon has been raising five chickens in her Worthington home in Ohio, the United States, for more than two months now, but she still can’t tell any of them apart except for one.
He’s one of likely hundreds across Chicago who keep pet chickens. “They’re fascinating little animals,” said Norris, 68. “They’re like friendly dinosaurs, each one has its own personality.
Chickens are the fastest-growing pet market in the UK, with retailers reporting a 50% increase in sales of coops over the past few years. A steady rise in the number of owners has been recorded by ...