Backyard poultry
Definition
Poultry, such as chickens, ducks, or quail, raised in a residential backyard for personal egg production, meat, or hobby purposes, often on a small scale without commercial intent.
A popular urban or suburban homesteading trend involving keeping fowl in limited outdoor spaces, emphasizing self-sufficiency and fresh produce.
Examples
My backyard poultry empire started with three hens and now supplies eggs for the whole block – who needs a farmers' market?
When feed prices spiked, my backyard poultry just kept clucking along, turning scraps into golden-yolked treasure.
Neighbors eyed my backyard poultry setup warily until they tasted the omelets – now they're begging for chicks.
Backyard poultry isn't farming; it's the ultimate flex for turning your lawn into a self-sustaining brunch factory.