You Modern Chicken.

Now that the New York Times, two coworkers, an Oakland hipster acquaintance, and the server at last night's fine dining establishment have all come out as urban chicken keepers, we are here to extol its virtues. Here is where all of our universes collide. You can be an organic-egg-in-milkshake-eating vegetarian (seriously, would you eat any more than the eggs of your pet?), compliant with (most) city ordinances, who treats his/her poultry brood to the best in modern coop living (above). At about 18 months in age, your chicken friend will provide you with about one egg a day. And in defiance of the myth, chicken owners say your chicken will be pretty quiet about it all, too.

The sites are everywhere. Scratch the surface:
My Pet Chicken
The City Chicken
Ethicurean