Letters to the editor for Sept. 7

Backyard chickens are a pleasure

This is a response to the letter to the editor Aug 17th, Backyard chickens are fowl play

Martha,

Astonished? Of all the joys of life that we value here in Rock Hill, maintaining a hen house in our neighborhood is something we believe makes our city great. Just the ability to combine an old-fashion way of life within our city limits is something that we believe adds value to Rock Hill. It does not diminish it, as you suggest.

To be clear, there are specific guidelines in the Rock Hill ordinances that describe how to properly maintain chickens within our city limits. We follow these to the letter. Also, we have no roosters at this time, although I do prefer the sound of a rooster crow in the morning over a dog barking at night.

Most importantly, though, are the lessons and experience that we gain from raising our own food here in the city. Teaching our families both the responsibilities and rewards of raising chickens in the backyard, and enjoying their eggs, just does not compare to the shopping carts and check out lines you offer as an alternative.

Omelet, anyone?

Lou Lou

Christenbury

Rock Hill

This story was originally published September 6, 2015 at 10:02 PM with the headline "Letters to the editor for Sept. 7."