Port St. Lucie, Dilworth Residents Push for Backyard Chickens Amid Rising Egg Prices

Residents in Port St. Lucie, Florida, are rallying for the right to keep backyard chickens amid rising egg prices and shortages, advocating for a change in local ordinances that currently prohibit them within city limits. Led by organizer Katie Whalen, the group argues that allowing chickens would promote self-sufficiency and provide a reliable source of fresh eggs. Despite the city's stance that raising chickens is incompatible with urban design, advocates point out that many larger cities permit chicken-keeping. The ongoing movement has seen protests and a push for a city council discussion, highlighting the community's desire for greater food security. Similar sentiments are echoed in Dilworth, Minnesota, where residents are also petitioning for a chicken-keeping ordinance, emphasizing the nutritional and economic benefits of raising chickens at home. Both groups reflect a growing trend of urban agriculture as a response to food supply challenges.