It might be a good idea to start adding coop space, now, 'cause you know that some disillusioned would-be chicken keeper will ask us to take on their charges. Worse, many birds will likely get dumped simply because someone knows we have chickens.Just look at the number of new people joining the site on a daily basis. I wonder what will happen to all of these flocks 6 months from now.
In the meantime, I guess we just need to educate, educate, educate. There may be a really positive side to the surge, though. With so many people wanting a few birds, this could be a really good time to push for changes where people aren't usually allowed to keep livestock.