USA Today

[amyquilt]

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Can you post the link to the article???

 

[TillinWithMyPeeps]

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Can you post the link to the article???

Here it is, but, it is the same article...
http://www.13wmaz.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990102007

 

[Justino]

dude, i was just in pleasent hill where u live rob LOL what a small world

that is really cool, glad we are gettin the news of us urban chicken owners out

 

[skeeter9]

Awesome! That's great that we're getting some more publicity! Way to go, Rob!!!

 

[shmooborp]

i feel famous

on my list of things to do:

become slightly famous even if no one knows u: [√]

 

[chiknwhisperer]

Congrats on the article! That is exactly what all us chicken people need. More public exposure to push our casue and get everyone chickens

 

[hinkjc]

Great article and Rob and the girls are so photogenic!

 

[CityChook]

First off, nice job with the publicity, Robb. And national coverage, too. Many congratulations. And, as always, your daughters are beautiful.

I think that (mostly) any press is good press, even if the copy is a bit negative. Unfortunately, it's often what the general public "thinks" about urban chickens until they get to know what's going on. Oh, the looks I get sometimes, particularly from people eavesdropping on my conversations. But curiously, everyone is interested. And I'm a dork and carry photos...

The best thing we can do is lead by example. Teach. Be the odd man out - I like to think of it as being "first." Invite people over to see the chickens and your coop. Change perceptions, even if it's only one person at a time. Remember that most city folks have never even seen a chicken close up. Everyone, particularly children, are interested in learning more.

Thanks again for providing us with an AMAZING platform for learning and sharing knowledge. I KNOW I would not have had the courage to try backyard chickens without this forum.

 

[PAJerry]

Good article. People will need to have resources as things get progressively worse in the economy over the next few months. BYC may be a lifeline for some, with info to help them survive this mess. Get the word out that everyone here is ready to help with good info.

 

[OlivenhainChickens]

Thanks to this article. Now at least now my wife doesn't think I'm completely nuts! Thanks Rob.