Hobby farms provide milk, eggs, and peace of mind

Dominique Salamone, left, and daughter Glory, 1, pet a rooster in their Northridge backyard.

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July 22, 2015 1:41 PM PT

Former factory forewoman Dominique Salamone and daughter Glory, 1, feed the chickens in their Northridge backyard. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

One of Dominique Salamone’s chickens.

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Dominique Salamone and daughter Glory feed chickens in their backyard.

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Dominique Salamone’s chickens lay up to a dozen fresh eggs a day that come in a variety of colors, depending on the breed.

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Dominique Salamone and her daughter Glory walk inside their vegetable garden, while her husband David, left, looks on.

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Dominique Salamone and daughter Glory look at their chickens in the backyard.

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