Database research record2022·Canada
Urban hen legislation: Exposing an unexpected public health problem
Wanda Martin, Lindsey Wagner, Kerry Marshall
Human Geography
Urban Farm DB summary
This qualitative study investigated the controversy surrounding urban hen bylaws in Canadian cities, based on semi-structured interviews with 15 urban residents. The research identified three main areas of struggle: the need for education on urban agriculture, differing values for city life, and tensions between individual rights and the collective good. The findings expose challenges in urban hen legislation.