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Fowl play: Winter Springs approves backyard chicken program
Only one Winter Springs Commissioner voted against allowing residents to keep chickens in their backyards, and he didn’t explain why. Seminole County keeps a tighter leash on chickens, but they’re allowed.
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Attempted coop: Winter Springs makes first move to allow backyard chickens
Final vote at the end of the month to allow up to 20 backyard chickens in certain areas, but some residents want the city to wait.