Hobby farms provide milk, eggs, and peace of mind

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.

Dominique Salamone and daughter Glory feed chickens in their backyard.

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

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

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