October 1, 2009
In the News
Press Release
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Chickens in the City: Austin's 2nd Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour
Austin, TX Nov 1, 2009 -- When more than 1,000 people showed up for the first one, it was clear that Austin would have a Second Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour. So, make some time on Easter weekend to check out this free family event.
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, Austin-area poultry-keepers will open their backyards to the public to show off their chickens and coops. Visitors to the tour sites will see how scavenged materials can be transformed into a low-cost coop or how a fashionable coop can enhance a landscape. The tour hosts will be on hand to share their experiences with chicken care, compliance with city ordinances, coop design, and more. If you are thinking about keeping chickens in your own backyard, you'll get some great ideas. Chicken coops often integrate into larger projects, such as organic gardens, sustainability and permaculture efforts, and school activities. The free, self-guided tour will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chickens and other backyard livestock are growing in popularity. Besides being easy-to-care-for pets, chickens provide insect control, supply delicious fresh eggs, and help create better yards and gardens. Most chicken owners report that it's just plain fun to have them around.
The Funky Chicken Coop Tour will include coops all over the Austin area. Maps to the coop locations can be downloaded in March 2010 from our website at http://austincooptour.org. Printed copies of the map will be available at local feed stores, also listed on the website.
TIME AND DATE:
April 3, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
URL:
http://austincooptour.org
CONTACT:
Judith Haller
Member, 2010 Planning Committee
Funky Chicken Coop Tour
pr@austincooptour.org
512-453-2378
RESOURCES:
See our website for chicken coop tours in other cities and other urban poultry resources.
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Chickens in the City: Austin's 2nd Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour
Austin, TX Nov 1, 2009 -- When more than 1,000 people showed up for the first one, it was clear that Austin would have a Second Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour. So, make some time on Easter weekend to check out this free family event.
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, Austin-area poultry-keepers will open their backyards to the public to show off their chickens and coops. Visitors to the tour sites will see how scavenged materials can be transformed into a low-cost coop or how a fashionable coop can enhance a landscape. The tour hosts will be on hand to share their experiences with chicken care, compliance with city ordinances, coop design, and more. If you are thinking about keeping chickens in your own backyard, you'll get some great ideas. Chicken coops often integrate into larger projects, such as organic gardens, sustainability and permaculture efforts, and school activities. The free, self-guided tour will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chickens and other backyard livestock are growing in popularity. Besides being easy-to-care-for pets, chickens provide insect control, supply delicious fresh eggs, and help create better yards and gardens. Most chicken owners report that it's just plain fun to have them around.
The Funky Chicken Coop Tour will include coops all over the Austin area. Maps to the coop locations can be downloaded in March 2010 from our website at http://austincooptour.org. Printed copies of the map will be available at local feed stores, also listed on the website.
TIME AND DATE:
April 3, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
URL:
http://austincooptour.org
CONTACT:
Judith Haller
Member, 2010 Planning Committee
Funky Chicken Coop Tour
pr@austincooptour.org
512-453-2378
RESOURCES:
See our website for chicken coop tours in other cities and other urban poultry resources.
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