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The Key West Chickens

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc.

Key West, Florida, not unlike many other places, has many things unique to it.  One such thing here is the Key West Chickens.  Thought to have been aboard ships wrecked on the Coral Reef centuries ago, the Bantam chickens populate Downtown Key West and "New Town". 

Just about anywhere you look, you will see the chickens-wandering around alfresco dining establishments, parking lots, residences, etc., they 're just a part of the local landscape.  Oftentimes, you'll see a hen parading a flock of her young 'uns ("chicken nuggets") across a street.  Traffic stops until the crossing is done!  The photo below of the sculpture is a memorial to our beloved Key West Chickens.  The other photo is of a couple of "teen-aged" chickens, pecking away at food they find.   

Come on down and check out the chickens and Key West's other fascinating delights!!

Bonnie & Terry Westbrook
Westbrook Realty - Ada, MI
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
I've been to Key West and missed the chickens!  How could this be?  Bantams, too, feisty little things. We had bantams when I was growing up, great tasting eggs if you can find them.
Dec 10, 2007 01:22 PM
Charlottesville Solutions
Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

That is just to funny! Gotta love those chickens! Hope you are doing well my friend?

Merry Christmas!

 

Dec 10, 2007 10:49 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
Ah yes, the Key West chickens! They are always entertaining - you find them everywhere!
Dec 12, 2007 06:48 AM