Colorado farm puts chickens from henhouse in penthouse

Most chickens live in the henhouse. Those at Whiting Farms are living in the penthouse.

The operation raises 90,000 chickens each year for their feathers, which are used by fly-fishing experts around the world. The feathers - groomed for texture and even color - are used as flies, which are called hackles by anglers.These chickens have long lives, at least by normal standards. Most last about a year before they are killed and their bodies are ground up for use as compost. In comparison, most chickens raised for food last for six to 16 weeks.