Residents Flock Together to Gain Approval for Backyard Chickens
by Kirsten Harrington
First it was victory gardens, then composting and now backyard chickens. The latest do-it-yourself urban trend is sweeping the country, and Winter Garden is not going to be left behind. Joining the cities of Orlando and Maitland, Winter Garden recently approved a pilot program allowing a limited number of permits for residents to raise backyard chickens, following certain guidelines …