Backyard Chickens in Atlanta Featured by NPR at the Wylde Center
CityChick Featured on NPR: Celebrating Backyard Chickens at the Wylde Center
Something special hatched at the Wylde Center’s Edgewood Community Garden recently—NPR came to town to spotlight Atlanta's growing backyard chicken movement! Local NPR host Rose Scott brought her signature curiosity and insight to the garden to explore how chickens are becoming a meaningful part of urban life.
We were thrilled to be part of the conversation.
The segment, which aired on WABE, Atlanta’s NPR affiliate, featured a tour of the Wylde Center's beloved Edgewood garden, where chickens cluck happily among the collards and compost bins. This isn’t just a garden—it’s a living classroom, a neighborhood gathering space, and a shining example of how sustainable living can thrive in the city.
As the founder of CityChick, I had the chance to talk with Rose about how chickens contribute to the Wylde Center’s mission—offering eggs, enriching soil, and teaching kids (and adults!) where food really comes from. From turning kitchen scraps into compost to providing a hands-on way to learn about responsibility and care, these feathered friends do more than just lay eggs.
CityChick’s Role in Atlanta’s Chicken Community
At CityChick, we’re proud to support this movement by supplying organic, soy-free feed, hemp bedding, and other premium products to backyard chicken owners all over Atlanta. But more than that, we’re committed to being part of the community—showing up at places like the Wylde Center, hosting chicken care workshops, and making sure every hen in the city gets the love (and nutrition) she deserves.
Seeing the NPR team take interest in this story reminded us of something important: Atlanta's backyard chicken keepers aren’t just hobbyists—we’re part of a growing urban agriculture movement that’s changing how people think about food, sustainability, and community.
Huge thanks to the Wylde Center for all the work they do, and to Rose Scott and WABE for giving our feathered community a voice on the airwaves.
To listen to the segment that was aired, click here
