These Countryside neighbors don’t want chickens Evan Jones October 18, 2011 1 minute read Some northwest Roanoke residents who live near the former Countryside Golf Course are uniting in opposition to one element of a proposed urban farm. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, they don’t mind fruits and vegetables, but they don’t want chickens. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10-18-Chickens-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=10-18 Chickens Wrap1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Food bank asks for more help as holidays nearNext: Your chance to tell Elmwood Park planners what you want Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026