OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska woman's six backyard chickens have ruffled her neighbors, who want a judge to force her to immediately get rid of the birds.
Stacy Williams has chicken coops, a compost pile and a fruit and vegetable garden in her backyard. Her Trendwood neighbors, Bradley A. and Lynn M. Perry, are suing her over the animals, and their attorney says they're concerned about property values.
The Trendwood neighborhood has covenants that bar homeowners from raising livestock.
But in 1969, Trendwood was annexed by Omaha. The city's ordinance allows backyard chickens so long as the prospective chicken owner gets a county permit.
Williams got her permit last year. She said she'll fight for her chickens, largely because her son loves them.