City chicken takes a walk on a leash

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One of John Huntington's chickens poses on a leash in Sydney, Australia, on August 15, 2011.

Think you can't own chickens in the city? Think again!

Mr. Huntington and Ingrid Dimock from 'City Chicks' are already raising them in Sydney. They run a business that promotes urban chickens and assists those who would like to get started in urban chicken keeping.

You can learn how to raise chickens in an urban enviroment, complete with walking leashes, harnesses and diapers. They will be showcased at Sydney's ABC Gardening Australia Expo. Read more about this chicken craze.

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John Huntington poses with one of his chickens on a leash in Sydney, Australia, on August 15, 2011.


Paul Miller / EPA

John Huntington poses with his chickens in Sydney, Australia, on August 15, 2011.

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Great idea. Fresh eggs all year long.

    Reply#1 - Tue Dec 6, 2011 3:53 PM EST
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