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A backyard chicken inspects food near its backyard coop behind a home in Fernwood. News file photo

BCSPCA’s proposed limits on chickens go too far: urban food advocate

Capping the number of hens at 12 an unnecessary solution, Aaren Topley tells Victoria council

Chickens inspect their dinner, as owner Andrew Moyer of Fernwood looks on. Lauren Boothby/VICTORIA NEWS

Victoria chicken coops can cause rat problems, but only for irresponsible owners

Keeping food safely stored away avoids problems, says pest control expert

Pete Rose (right) and son Jasper Helmuth in their Oak Bay garden, which will be featured on the 2017 Urban Food-Garden Tour. (Morgan Cross photo)

Victoria Urban Food-Garden Tour back for second year

Yards, allotments and boulevards show their crops for amateur and seasoned gardeners alike

Aug 29, 2017