"Once the domain of die-hard foodies, the coops are now being embraced by more casual poultry fans, who like the idea of having a couple of hens around without a long-term commitment. Many get into it for the fresh eggs, but they stay for the fulfilling relationship."
"Now you can enjoy fresh, delicious organic eggs from free-range chickens as local as our own backyard. Bill Geist meets the owner of the Rent-a-Coop chicken business in Potomac, Md."
"Great for the kids, because you don't have the commitment."
"It gets the kids outside. They learn how to take care of hens giving them food and water and cleaning up their bedding. They get to see where food actually comes from where eggs come from instead of just the supermarket."
