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WAKE FOREST, N.C.
Yet again, the hens attracted a lot of attention at the Wake Forest Farmer's Market this weekend.
Folks who were there to peruse the fresh produce, cut flowers, and local honey, also flocked toward the gazebo to see the 6 little bantam hens in the Bissette's chicken ark. There were 4 different varieties in the coop this time, 2 Seramas, 2 Golden Sebrights, a White Crested Black Polish, and a Spangled Old English Game Hen. Many folks thought the Crested Polish Hen was the neatest looking hen they had ever seen. Others remarked about the beautiful plumage on the Golden Sebrights and the white speckled Old English Game Hen. Visitors remarked at the tiny egg size these Bantam birds lay.
Dave Bissette was often holding one of his friendly Ameracauna hens. He brought 'Skunky' and 'Goldy' for market goers to pet. Skunky's name surprized many visitors, because she doesn't look (or smell) anything like a skunk. When she was a tiny chick, though, she had a black stripe down her head and back so the Bissette's named her 'Skunky'. She is now one of the most friendly birds in their flock.
It was great to see the swell of support for Backyard Chickens in Wake Forest, and many folks were pleased to be able to read the suggested amendments that will be presented to the Town Board of Commissioners in the near future.
If you didn't get a chance to sign the petition today at the Farmer's Market, you can do so online at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/WakeForestChickens/. We appreciate all the support we can get!
By allowing hens in the town limits, Wake Forest join the more progressive cities and towns which recognize the need that a sustainable urban landscape includes localized food production.
Please visit www.wfchickens.blogspot.com for more information on the effort to amend the current ordinance regarding hens.
Folks who were there to peruse the fresh produce, cut flowers, and local honey, also flocked toward the gazebo to see the 6 little bantam hens in the Bissette's chicken ark. There were 4 different varieties in the coop this time, 2 Seramas, 2 Golden Sebrights, a White Crested Black Polish, and a Spangled Old English Game Hen. Many folks thought the Crested Polish Hen was the neatest looking hen they had ever seen. Others remarked about the beautiful plumage on the Golden Sebrights and the white speckled Old English Game Hen. Visitors remarked at the tiny egg size these Bantam birds lay.
Dave Bissette was often holding one of his friendly Ameracauna hens. He brought 'Skunky' and 'Goldy' for market goers to pet. Skunky's name surprized many visitors, because she doesn't look (or smell) anything like a skunk. When she was a tiny chick, though, she had a black stripe down her head and back so the Bissette's named her 'Skunky'. She is now one of the most friendly birds in their flock.
It was great to see the swell of support for Backyard Chickens in Wake Forest, and many folks were pleased to be able to read the suggested amendments that will be presented to the Town Board of Commissioners in the near future.
If you didn't get a chance to sign the petition today at the Farmer's Market, you can do so online at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/WakeForestChickens/. We appreciate all the support we can get!
By allowing hens in the town limits, Wake Forest join the more progressive cities and towns which recognize the need that a sustainable urban landscape includes localized food production.
Please visit www.wfchickens.blogspot.com for more information on the effort to amend the current ordinance regarding hens.
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