# Urban Chicken Rentals North Americans Can Now Rent a Chicken for Fresh, Local Eggs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-a-chicken References: [blogto](http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2015/04/now_you_can_rent_a_chicken_in_toronto/) & [rentthechicken](http://www.rentthechicken.com/p/canada.html) For those who just dip their toes in to the world of urban farming before taking the plunge, it's now possible to rent a chicken in the city. Catering to major cities in North America, Rent the Chicken promises "[farm fresh eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-egg-pastureraised-eggs) without the commitment." Since [renting a chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-elderly-people) requires a coop, food, water and more, Rent the Chicken is happy to supply aspiring farmers with everything they need to get going. There are different packages available for months at a time, suited to people who are looking for varied levels of chicken care. For the ambitious, there are even options that will let you experience hatching and raising baby chicks. Depending on which package is chosen, with proper care, chicken renters can expect anywhere from [eight to 28 eggs per week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartons-of-eggs). This is the epitome of eating local and knowing exactly where your food is coming from—your own backyard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Farming:** Opportunities for companies to offer rental services and products for urban farming enthusiasts. - **Local Food Sourcing:** Opportunities for businesses to provide convenient access to locally grown food in urban areas. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Opportunities for companies to promote sustainable farming practices and reduce the environmental impact of food production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can expand their offerings to include rental services and products for urban farming enthusiasts. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can offer locally sourced food in urban areas to consumers who value knowing where their food comes from. - **Environmental Services:** Companies in environmental services can provide solutions for farms to reduce their carbon footprint and operate more sustainably. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart-Designed Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-chicken-coops.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Mobile Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-range-coop.md) - [Tech-Driven Poultry Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time.md) - [Cage-Free Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chookery.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [Pasture-Raised Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-eggs.md) - [Affordable Eggs Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-eggs.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md)