Persons wanting to keep chickens in urban backyards should consider breeds that can tolerate a more controlled existence. Keeping a rooster may be out of the picture, writes Pam Freeman. She discusses the benefits of sex-link chickens and shares information about bantam breeds that are preferred for smaller spaces.
Source: Backyard Poultry, August 5, 2019. Link. Regardless of how much space is available, a flock needs to have good quality food, fresh water, and a clean-living space to lay eggs, get out of inclement weather and safely perch for the night.