Question 3 • 25-26 JISD TX EOC English II IGC Requirement
Read the introductory paragraph from a rhetorical text.(1) The backyard of a city apartment building is not the first place one might expect to find a chicken coop, but so-called "urban farming” has caught on in recent years as people embrace the benefits of eating local. (2) However, raising backyard chickens can be a significant health risk for the surrounding community. (3) Cities need to relearn the lessons of the early 20th century and ban the raising of chickens in urban settings.
Answer
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The idea of raising chickens and eating fresh eggs every day appeals to some people.
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Imagine waking up in a busy city to the sound of roosters crowing a “good morning.”
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In fact, a recent review of urban poultry ordinances in the United States found that 93 percent of the 150 most populous US cities allow backyard poultry.
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There are many different chicken breeds available for backyard farmers including common Leghorns or Rhode Island Reds as well as more exotic breeds such as the Jersey Giant.