Backyard Hens, Ducks & Chickens Triumph In Blue Springs

A fowl story of a local suburb for the birds . . .

The Citizens of Blue Springs for Backyard Hens came together after Jen Cline said animal control took her pet ducks. She said at the time, she did not know Blue Springs didn’t allow ducks and hens. From there, Cline gathered others to change the city code.

“I didn't know I couldn't have them when I got them, because I purchased them at a local store just a couple of miles from my house. So I decided that we would just change the ordinance. I thought it would be simple. It wasn’t,” said Cline.

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Blue Springs pro-chicken group celebrates win after city council votes yes for backyard hens, ducks

For nearly two years, a group of Blue Springs residents has been working to change the city code to allow backyard hens and ducks. Monday night, their efforts paid off.