MANSFIELD — The hot topic in Mansfield is chickens. That’s because the Mansfield city council passed an ordinance that would allow some community members to have up to six chickens in their back yards.

The mission to bring back chickens within the city limits was started by resident Kelsey Cunnings.

“They are practical in the fact you can get eggs, and you can compost their poop for your garden— and we are big gardeners,” said Cunnings.

And over time, she learned what kind of financial relief they could provide to families.

“I learned a lot about Mansfield’s food insecurity and how one hen in one year can produce 300 eggs. And if you have six, that is 1,800 eggs per year. So, it will be a way to build community and to give eggs to neighbors. And connecting with other people who have ch

See Full Page