Video: Raising chickens in a Hudson backyard

Of all the places you could raise chickens, a backyard in Hudson is probably not the first locale that comes to mind.
But that’s where Kirsten Bowser is raising her Ameraucana hens, which are known for their striking blue eggs.
While urban and suburban chicken farming is on the rise, the legality of it varies in West Island and Off-Island municipalities.
Two years ago, Vaudreuil-Dorion amended its bylaws to allow homeowners to install backyard chicken coops. Other municipali