Oregon Votes to Give Hens More Space

I just read an article that blows me away.  The Oregon Legislature voted today to increase the minimum space requirements for egg laying hens.  The new law, to be phased in over the next 15 year, requires that the hens get at least 116 square inches of space.  To put that in perspective that is roughly 10 inches by 12 inches.  It makes you wonder how much space they currently get.  The new requirement is not much larger than a piece of printer paper.  I still can’t believe it!  Just another reason why you should get your own backyard flock.