Backyard Chickens

Despite ruffling some feathers when it passed, an ordinance legalizing backyard chickens in Cheyenne really isn't giving people anything to squawk about.

Cheyenne City Council members continue to scratch out an ordinance that would allow residents to keep chickens in their backyards.

Despite overwhelming public support, some Cheyenne residents are squawking at the idea of allowing backyard chickens in the city, arguing the fowl will decrease property values.

An ordinance that would allow Cheyenne residents to keep chickens in their backyards is ruffling some feathers.

The Cheyenne City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow residents to keep chickens in their backyards.