Frequently Asked Questions

Why a coop tour?
For community fellowship and sharing/gathering coop design ideas for those thinking about getting backyard chickens.

How do I enter my coop?
Review the Coop Tour Requirements. Deadline for application submission is January 23, 2010.

What kinds of coops will be on the tour?
We're aiming for a wide range. We want to show diversity... be it the inexpensive shanty's to the elaborate palace's. The more variety the better!

How long do you have to have raised chickens to be on the tour?
There's no minimum requirement.

What areas of town will the coops be in?
Wide spread throughout Austin.

I submitted my application for the coop tour. What happens next?
The Coop Tour committee will review the applications submitted and be in touch with applicants with further information.

This sounds fun. How does it work? We get the map and find the places on our own schedule?
The map of participating coops will be available on our blog in March 2010 on the blog. This is a self-guided tour, so come to each location at your leisure as long as it's within the time limit(10 a.m. -4:00 p.m.).

Will the tour be rescheduled if it rains?
No, the tour will go on rain or shine.

Will there be any coops that are not listed on the map that will be on the tour?
No, only the coops listed on the Google map will be on the tour.

Do I have to visit the coops in a particular order?
No, you do not have to visit the coops in any particular order. All the coops on the coop tour will be open for visitors between 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the tour day.