With many Wisconsin communities (Milwaukee, Racine, Madison, Baraboo) allowing the keeping of backyard chickens, it is time for the Kenosha City Council and Mayor's Office to seriously consider allowing Kenosha residents to have the same right. Backyard chickens provide a supply of fresh, healthy eggs from well-cared for animals, provide fertilizer for gardening and are lively pets. Backyard chickens have been proven to be a significant part of the drive towards local and sustainable food systems. Chickens (hens not roosters!) are docile animals that also help children realize the value in the care and maintenance of a valuable and consistent source of healthy food. With larger cities finding success in a regulated and licensed process, Kenosha can certainly join the growing list of those helping residents provide for themselves and their families with responsible backyard chicken ownership. It is time to advance and pass local ordinances to allow backyard chickens in Kenosha!