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Farm animals helped country grow strong
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Sep. 11, 2009 12:16 am
In response to critics of raising chickens in the city:
Please note that hens don't make noise or smell. Actually, they make better pets than most domesticated animals. They provide food but consume very little themselves. They eat many bothersome bugs and provide fertilizer for your lawn.
Our country grew strong because of farms and farm animals. What this country really needs is more farm. You can't get healthy on city noise and smells.
Country girl forever.
Evelyn Bunting
Mount Vernon
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