NekoWashu
I'm sorry to hear that. I don't care for city life and I really miss the country too. I want chickens, even if I can't have other livestock, but our city doesn't allow them.
I was watching a great video on urban homesteading and I got so jealous. *u* I wish my city allowed that. I could petition for it but I'm not sure if I could get the signatures I'd need. It would probably just be easier to move away.
I have mixed feelings about city life. On the one hand, I love being able to just walk wherever I need to go, or just get on the bus or train. Having access to things and places that are unavailable in the country. I dont like all the people, noise, expense and what not. I love the country too, but not having to live with people nearby, even if you have a couple acres separating you. Or the fact that you have to drive everywhere just to get things or go out. But I liked the openness and the quiet, not to mention a clear sky so you can actually see the stars. Unlike in the city where you cant see any.
I do and do not want to go back to a country life. I want my kids to have the experience, but not the isolation. But there isolated in the city as it is, no groups nearby who have kids there age. No money to get them into things they would enjoy let alone being able to get them to it. The wife would want horses, but she wont do anything to mend her back issues, which would be worsened by riding. Then depending on what one decides to do with the type of land they have, there is alot of work to do. And I dont know if I have it in me anymore to do that kind of physically intense work. Somedays its hard just to clean this small apartment, get the kids where they need to be, make food and all the other little things that need tending. Alot of stuff I want to do just gets put aside because I either cant make the time or im to tired and dont want to have to deal with it. So I end up here for brief times throughout the day just to rest before going off to do more.
You may want to fight your city, you might be surprised at how many people want chickens. There are alot here in Chicago apparently. Enough to where they do tours of the backyard chickens for those interested in getting some.