Funky Chicken Coop Tour - Austin, Texas - April 7, 2012

Movie Night!

2012-02-02T20:34:00.000-06:00

The Funky Chicken Coop Tour Presents: Mad City ChickensMarch 3, 2012, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Brought to you by the Alamo Drafthouse Rolling RoadshowSponsored by Callahan's General Store!** Ticket Sale info coming soon!! Tickets will be $5/each, with kids 5 and under free.Come join us for this family-friendly event to kick off the countdown to the 4th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour on April 7, 2012.

Rainy weather, early spring cleaning

2012-02-01T21:01:00.004-06:00

A tornado blew through northeast Austin last Wednesday. I woke up in the middle of the night as it was passing through the area. Strong winds, and rains blowing in every direction. Love the rain, but most of the pens got soaked, and two mornings later I walked out to the smell of pungent feed rising from the wet coop floors. There is no better call to action than a wet coop. And no worse

Thank you for your 2012 Coop Applications

2012-01-23T22:06:00.002-06:00

Thanks to all who have applied to be 2012 Funky Chicken Coop Tour Hosts with their coops on the tour. The deadline to apply was 1/22/2012. We will be out visiting lots of interesting coops over the next month. Stay tuned for the selections!You can get more information about attending our 4/7/2012 Coop Tour on our Home Page. We will have maps available for $10/each, to be shared with as many

My rooster solved the mystery of the uvula! Panting, pt II.

2012-01-20T08:06:00.002-06:00

Did you know that noone really knows what the uvula is for? Its the thing that hangs down in the back of the mouth. Some think it is for speech, some think it is vestigial for animals that used to drink bending forward. But I think I have discovered its purpose, by studying my roosters panting!! Now, of course, the uvula would have some effect on sound production and vocal output. Chickens

Have no fear when the temperature drops. Chickens don't sweat it!

2012-01-19T09:10:00.002-06:00

Things you can learn with a chicken on your lap!Chickens are hot animals with no sweat glands. They generate heat easily, and even in the winter, a chicken needs to cool down. They generate heat from eating, ranging, sunning, pooping, breathing, or just resting with their feathers down. They warm up by huddling together on the roost and produce enough heat to warm the inside of the coop. Feed

Feeling Lucky? How about your own Mobile Chicken Coop!

2012-01-14T20:42:00.006-06:00

Whoop! Whoop!! How would like to win this mobile chicken coop? Just imagine this beauty in your back yard? Thanks to MobileChickenCoops.com , this could be yours when you enter our raffle at the Information Center at Buck Moore Feed and Supply! This may be just the ticket for you to begin a backyard flock of your very own! And/ or a fun and funky way for your exisitng flock to toodle around

Join us for our 2012 Information Session

2012-01-11T23:32:00.004-06:00

Want to learn how to get more about the history of the tour, what it is, and how to get your funky or functional Austin coop on the tour? THEN JOIN US at the Austin Backyard Poultry Meetup's "Learn More About The Funky Chicken Coop Tour" meetup on 1/14/2012 at 1:45 p.m. at Callahan's General Store off 183. Get details at the Meetup site or just come on by! We'll have other backyard poultry fans

All About Feed: Poor feed structure causes major health problems and reductions in performance.

2012-01-09T08:50:00.003-06:00

If you haven't visited WorldPoultry.net and AllAboutFeed.net, they are two excellent websites that give you a finger on the global poultry industry, including the research and outcomes around the world on poultry and feed."Solving the feed structure dilemma with the Kahl Crown Expander"Research shows that coarsely ground feed with an even texture actually improves feed conversion and weight gain.

2012 Bluebonnet Classic Poultry Show - Information to help you enjoy the show!

2012-01-05T22:20:00.002-06:00

INFORMATION TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE SHOWPlease note: There is no formal meetup at the show, the event is the show itself!LAYOUTWhen you enter the Pavilion, look for the registration desk. That's where you can pay for your entries, if you haven't already mailed it, and buy raffle tickets for the 100+ items. There will be name badges you can use if you like.You'll find all the Brazos Valley

Press Release 2

2012-01-01T19:35:00.001-06:00

Press Release -------------------- Austin's 4th Annual The Funky Chicken Coop Tour® For families looking for something new and different to do this Easter weekend, The Funky Chicken Coop Tour® invites everyone to come and join the fun! On Saturday, April 7, 2012, Austin-area poultry keepers will open their backyards to the public for the fourth year in a row to show off their chickens and

"Happy New Year" in many languages.

2011-12-31T10:07:00.003-06:00

I've missed at least 100 other languages, so if I've missed one you know, drop me a line, and I'll add it with a thank you to you!!AFRIKAANS gelukkige nuwejaar / voorspoedige nuwejaarAKPOSSO ilufio ètusséALBANIAN Gëzuar vitin e riALSATIAN e glëckliches nëies / güets nëies johrARABIC عام سعيد (aam saiid) / sana saiidaARMENIAN shnorhavor nor tariATIKAMEKW amokitanoneAZERI yeni iliniz mubarekBAMBARA

Eden's Cove - My Rite of Passage to Sustainability

2011-12-22T19:46:00.003-06:00

I'm not a vegetarian. But the older I get the less meat I eat. Gone is even the thought to sit down to a big steak dinner. The human body can only digest and absorb 3 ounces of animal protein at a time. Why force more if the rest just passes through wastefully? However, I thoroughly enjoyed eating small hot portions of turkey many times throughout the day yesterday. I didn't feel stuffed, I

One month left to submit your COOP ENTRIES!!

2011-12-21T16:05:00.005-06:00

Sustainable backyard food production is not a passing phase, it is a growing trend across the nation. The nouveau real deal health chic is not just buying organic, its buying local and growing local. That's talking a healthy body and a healthy wallet. And you can't get more local than your own backyard!One of the easiest things to add are chickens. Give them food and water, and they produce

Support sustainable art and backyard chickens!! Please vote for the EGG TREE!!

2011-12-20T20:31:00.002-06:00

Vote for Tree #35!!http://cooperboone.com/eat/contestHave you ever tried to get creative and decorate an egg? Just one egg? Have you ever tried to blow the insides out of an egg? Just one egg?? I'm getting lightheaded already!How about and entire tree decorated with EGGS from your backyard chickens? Its really a great amount of work, that only comes with being a well rounded chicken extremist

New Egg Show Sponsor - CustomEggCartonLabels.com

2011-12-16T21:17:00.000-06:00

New Egg Show SponsorHow exciting is this? I contacted Kathy Mormino, who runs the page "Egg Carton Labels by ADozenGirlz" on facebook for her website, www.CustomEggCartonLabels.com, and it turns out she is a big fan of the Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour! She even proudly displays a tour poster on her kitchen wall.I asked her if she would be a prize sponsor for the egg show, and she has graciously

New Winter Bluebonnet Egg Show Prizes! It just gets better!!

2011-12-16T17:47:00.002-06:00

Entry Form DeadlineYou still have two weeks to submit your entries for the 20th annual Bluebonnet Classic Poultry Show, which includes a Waterfowl, Turkey, and Pigeon Show, and the Winter Bluebonnet Egg Show. And new prizes and raffle items have been donated by our friends at Coyote Creek Farms, Callahan's General Store, Randall Burkey, A Texas Henhouse, Gabbard Farms, and more donations we're

Free Coop Plans from an Architect Friend!

2011-12-13T18:55:00.002-06:00

http://homegardenplans.blogspot.com/If you haven't registered your coop for the 2012 Funky Chicken Coop Tour, you still have time! Share your starter coop, share your funky coop, share your architectural dream coop. You can be the coop that motivates the next budding chickenista! Backyard chickens and sustainable use of urban lands is not a passing fad, but a huge growing trend across the

2012 Bluebonnet Classic Pigeon Show

2011-12-06T20:00:00.001-06:00

There will be a 2012 Bluebonnet Classic Pigeon Show, January 7, 2012 at the Louis Pearce Pavilion in College Station Texas. The judge for the show will be Billy McGwier, and show Superintendent Wilbur Hackabeil.It will be an All Breed Pigeon Show, with Open Awards including Gold Medal for Best in Class in "Rare", "Utility", "Fancy", and "Performance" pigeons. Silver Medal awarded to Reserve in

Cool Weather, Hot Chicks. What should you do when the weather changes?

2011-11-27T12:48:00.004-06:00

We're fast approaching the cold weather that starts our new year. Temperatures drop at night and it is normal for the new chicken owner to worry about their brood. Are they warm enough? Will they 'freeze' out there? Should I bring them inside? Do they need a heat lamp? Water heater? Mittens? Likely they need none of the above.Although a broody hen would have them tolerating the world much

Thank you, Sponsors!

2011-11-20T11:00:00.018-06:00

Buck Moore Feed - Best in ShowSpecializing in organic chicken feed and poultry products. Since 1972.Callahan's General Store - Best in ShowFeed store, western wear, hardware, tack, housewares, and gifts. An Austin landmark for more than 30 years!Coyote Creek Farm - Best in ShowOrganic feed mill - Austin, TexasEdible Austin - Best in BreedCelebrating Central Texas food culture, season by

The new BRAZOS VALLEY POULTRY CLUB WEBSITE is online now at www.bluebonnetclassic.com

2011-11-16T11:00:00.002-06:00

Check out the new website for the Brazos Valley Poultry Club, at www.bluebonnetclassic.com. We've got club information, show pages, and an online show program and entry forms you can download and send in today for the 2012 Bluebonnet Classic Poultry Show, including the 2012 Bluebonnet Winter Egg Show. Send us an email and get a notice when we add new things to the website. We'll be launching

Coop Call!! Is a chicken just a chicken or could it be totally fowl?

2011-11-14T17:07:00.003-06:00

Poultry is defined as a 'domesticated' bird that is used primarily for eggs, meat, feathers, or a pet, or all of the above. Poultry of any kind are called 'fowl' if found in the wild, and "poultry" if domesticated. So what kind of poultry do YOU have in your coops? Chickens, quail, turkey, ducks, geese, pigeons, doves, or pheasants are all common poultry. But did you know that emu, indian

Backyard Biosecurity - Is it for the Birds? Download a free calendar!

2011-11-06T13:25:00.005-06:00

The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wrapped up its week of Backyard Biosecurity: Keeping Your Birds Healthy. Check out their three part video series on backyard bird health:Healthy Flocks Rockhttp://www.youtube.com/usdaaphis#p/u/4/GU8sw6mfjasKeep it Cleanhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qysMwtE4sdMKnow your Birdshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

A hawk stole my pigeon! Prepare your flocks for the loss of vegetative cover.

2011-11-03T20:34:00.004-05:00

I miss my pigeon. I heard the ruckus, but there was nothing I could do. By the time I got to the window, all I saw was one hawk flying away. Little pigeon was gone, and all the pullets had squeezed themselves under some vines for cover. As the leaves fall, the hawks have a better view of my little ones.I could rewrite the book, but Harvey Ussery has written a wonderful article on how to

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, it might be the SUPER GRAND CHAMPION of CROSSROADS!

2011-10-31T08:05:00.003-05:00

WATERFOWL!!! This year the SUPER GRAND CHAMPION of 10,275 birds was a Black Muscovy Old Male entered by Danny Padgett of Butler Florida. He won Best Heavy Duck, Champion and Reserve Champion Waterfowl, and after all the Grand Champions, including poultry and waterfowl were identified, it was his beautiful Black Muscovy Duck which was awarded the SUPER Grand Champion of the entire show.What

If you're in Texas then you're not at Crossroads! That would be America's National Crossroads of America Poultry Show.

2011-10-29T17:01:00.003-05:00

Imagine taking your Pretty Pet Partridge Penedesenca to a local poultry show and being one of over 400 entrants. What a thrill to go home with a ribbon for your pretty bird. Now imagine taking your chicken to Crossroads, in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year the Crossroads of America Poultry Club is hosting both national meets of the American Bantam Association and the American Poultry

Take life seriously. Make a Halloween costume for your chicken!

2011-10-21T22:40:00.003-05:00

If you want to lighten up your day, check out the Austin Backyard Poultry Meetup Group discussion thread for Halloween. We're having a Halloween costume contest for the chickens! There's a few costumes already posted that you can check out. Some are totally handcrafted and very original, some are off the rack fashions that will make you smile just the same! It doesn't take a lot to costume

2012 Sponsorship Opportunities

2011-10-21T18:33:00.011-05:00

See our 2012 sponsors to dateSponsorship at a PeckMore Details:About our Tour Sponsor BenefitsSponsor Agreement (application) in MS Word Full Sponsor Kit (PDF)People all across the country are taking part in the urban farming movement. According to the National Gardening Association, 43 million American households planted vegetable gardens in 2009, a jump of 19 percent over 2008, which was 10

Should I do exhibition in Abilene? Coop Snooping in Oak Cliff? or Pot Luck and Chicken Feed Talk at Sunshine Community Gardens?

2011-10-21T07:59:00.003-05:00

So many good choices tomorrow! I don't have any birds ready to show, and its a shame, because Abilene is another small show, and great for newcomers and breeders alike to vie for those awards. When you take your bird to a small show, and suddenly find out that it can compete with what you've always assumed were the best birds in the region, things suddenly get exciting! There was a REASON you

4.6-magnitude earthquake hits South Texas, so head west to Abilene for their 2011 Annual Poultry Show!

2011-10-20T11:31:00.004-05:00

Is Abilene the prettiest town you've ever seen? You'll never know unless you go there. And what better weekend than this one! Tomorrow will be the 2011 Annual Poultry Show of the Abilene Poultry Association. Its a country drive and a nice way to spend the day. Don't let the 13' rooster in Sweetwater sidetrack you... the chickens you really want to see will be LIVE in the Taylor County Expo

Expanding the Coop Tour Article

2011-10-19T10:46:00.001-05:00

10/19/2011by Michelle HernandezThe interest in raising backyard poultry continues to grow across our nation and the world. An estimate in a 2008 Newsweek article noted 65% of major cities allowed urban chickens, with a trend in cities overturning ordinances banning chickens. Backyardchickens.com, a popular online community for chicken supporters, exceeded 100,000 members in the summer of 2011,

Latest News

2011-10-10T15:31:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Ida Blog's Latest News Page! After searching to and fro', Ida Dear has scratched out the latest and greatest tid bits in chickendom to share with the chicken community at large. Hot off the Nest ........... The Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour is pleased to announce the Green Corn Project as the recipient of its charitable cause!! Make A Garden Grow! The Green Corn Project

2012 Press Room

2011-10-01T19:55:00.021-05:00

Our Mission The Funky Chicken Coop Tour®, founded in 2009, is an annual self guided tour held each spring in Austin, Texas, by the nonprofit organization the Urban Poultry Association of Texas, Inc. The purpose of this tour is to encourage city residents to raise chickens at home by demonstrating the many ways that chicken (and other poultry) housing can be incorporated into urban residence

Join the fun on April 7th, 2012 at the 4th Annual Austin Funky Coop Tour !

2011-09-01T14:50:00.010-05:00

2011 Coop Tour PicsWhat's all the cluck about? Curious about the latest and greatest coop scoop? Look no further, you have found THE place for all the information you'll need to attend (drum roll please) The 4th Annual Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour!Interested in Becoming a Tour Sponsor?If you own or work for a business that would like to sponsor the 2012 tour, have we got a deal! We've wrapped

2012 Coop Host Participant Information

2011-09-01T14:28:00.004-05:00

Want to learn more? Join The Austin Backyard Poultry Meetup on 1/14/2012 at Callahan's General Store at 1:45 p.m. to Learn More about The Funky Chicken Coop Tour! See you there!Thank you so much for your interest in showcasing your backyard coop on The 4th Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour! Please read all the information below before submitting your application. This will ensure that you have

FUNky Backyard Chicken Facts

2011-08-31T10:32:00.004-05:00

Urban Chickens are a growing trend:· There are no exact numbers of pet fowl owners, but membership in BackYardChickens.com has grown to 100,000 on July 27, 2011, according to Rob Ludlow, of San Francisco, the site's founder and co-author of "Raising Chickens for Dummies." Maher, Kris. (August 2, 2011). Cooped Up: Chickens Come Home to Roost for Urbanites With a Yen for the Hen. Wall Street

2012 Press Release

2011-08-31T10:29:00.015-05:00

"Early Bird" Press Release--------------------------Austin's 4th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour On Saturday, April 7, 2012, Austin-area poultry keepers will open their backyards to the public for the fourth year in a row to show off their chickens and their urban coops. Each year turnout for our tour has continued to grow, climbing over 2000 visitors in 2011. Austin is not alone in this growing

Info Center Page Under Construction

2011-08-18T19:50:00.002-05:00

The Natural History of The Funky Chicken Coop Tour®

2011-08-11T13:13:00.001-05:00

Urban coop tours come from the same impulse as the movement toward interests in locally grown organic food, namely the desire to eat delicious, seasonal food that is as fresh as possible. Eggs, of course, are freshest when they come from a backyard chicken coop. When gardeners began to consider adding a chicken coop to their gardening efforts, the first question they usually asked was, how do I

The Funky Chicken Coop Tour® Milestones Fact Sheet

2011-08-11T12:50:00.001-05:00

Milestones for the Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour The Funky Chicken Coop Tour® is staffed entirely by volunteers, who organize a self-guided chicken coop tour every Spring in the city of Austin, Texas. The purpose of this tour is to encourage city residents to raise chickens at home by demonstrating the many ways that chicken (and other poultry) housing can be incorporated into a city residence

Terms of Use

2011-07-15T17:47:00.002-05:00

DISCLAIMERFunky Chicken Coop Tour ® (FCCT), Austin, Texas Internet site on the World Wide Web, www.fccooptour.blogspot.com, is a service that is intended to provide useful information for interested persons. While it is the Funky Chicken Coop Tour’s intent to always present accurate information, Funky Chicken Coop Tour® makes no warranties regarding the correctness of the information provided on

2011-06-15T14:18:00.002-05:00

How to Start a Chicken Coop Tour in Your City: A 12-Step Program 6/25/2009 by Michelle HernandezThis past April, Austin, Texas had our first Funky Chicken Coop Tour. It was an amazing event that brought together chicken enthusiasts from around the entire state! The best part, it was done for free. Yes, that’s right with a $0.00 budget!Do you want to know what you need to do to start your own city

Commemorative Poster

2011-04-24T21:56:00.000-05:00

Want to buy an official 2011 Funky Chicken Coop Tour poster? Here's the place: Victory Garden of Tomorrow Etsy ShopJoe Wirtheim, of the awesome Victory Garden of Tomorrow, has created a limited-edition poster for our tour! Each poster is $12, so get one while supplies last. While you're there, check out the rest of Joe's beautiful artwork, along with some great t-shirts! Also, be sure and check

Thanks for a successful 2011!

2011-04-24T15:06:00.011-05:00

Photos from the 2011 TourThank you SO MUCH to all of you for coming out and making the tour a success. We hope you enjoyed your time doing the Funky Chicken - Coop Tour :)Our numbers went up significantly around the city. The Information Center had over double the visitors of last year. You can see how busy it was at The Information Center in this photo by Marc Opperman. The trends at the coops

Winner, winner!...winner, winner, winner...

2011-04-23T05:16:00.010-05:00

Congratulations to Logan McBride (left), shown with father Will McBride (right), for winning the Mobile Chicken Coops' giveaway!We want to congratulate our Coop Tour visitors for winning a Mobile Chicken Coop and the following 74 raffle prizes donated by our sponsors to benefit The Sustainable Food Center (SFC). You can cluck from the top of the hen house about your prize! Here is the official

Join us on April 23, 2011 for the 3rd Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour in Austin!

2011-04-23T04:36:00.001-05:00

First Timer? Here are Tour Day Tips! pdfCome join us for the third annual Austin Texas Funky Chicken Coop Tour! Have you been thinking about keeping urban chickens? Do you need coop design ideas? Then this is the tour for you! Hey, this is even for those of you that already have backyard chickens and are thinking about changing your coop design(there's always room for improvement, right?). Also,

2011 Coop Raffle

2011-04-21T21:47:00.001-05:00

This year's Funky Chicken Coop Tour is LUCKY to have Josh Hudgins of Mobile Chicken Coops as a sponsor....and some LUCKY winner will win a Mobile Chicken Coop donated just for this year's Tour! The coop is perfect for a small flock or for getting started.You can sign up to win the Mobile Chicken Coop at the Information Center during tour hours on Coop Tour Day (4/23) at the Tour Information

Raffle for The Sustainable Food Center

2011-04-16T10:48:00.008-05:00

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Come out to the Information Center during the Tour (4/23 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.), where The Sustainable Food Center will be raffling great prizes from our sponsors. Individual tickets will be $5.00, and all raffle proceeds benefit SFC. Need not be present to win.You can collect prizes at the 4/30 SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown, at the SFC booth. Here is a list of some of

2011 Tour Buzzhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

2011-03-30T20:29:00.018-05:00

We love our chickens, and apparently so do a lot of other people!Here are some news highlights for the 2011 Tour.After Tour BuzzFlickriverATX DIYActive RainThe Intrepid CowTour CoverageNew York TimesKUT, Urban Range ChickensKUT, Field and Feast, podcastKUT, Field and Feast, articleKOOP, Queen of SpoonsAustin 360.comTexas MonthlyKEYE Austin LiveKEYE Green Right NowKEYE Green Right NowFOX 7 Good

2012 Austin Funky Coop Sponsorships

2010-12-18T15:37:00.188-06:00

UPDATED INFORMATION: 2012 SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS AND PERKS MATRIX IS NOW AVAILABLE!Please check out the links below to gather the details.About our Tour Sponsor BenefitsSponsor Agreement (application) in MS WordPeople all across the country are taking part in the urban farming movement. According to the National Gardening Association, 43 million American households planted vegetable gardens in

Call for 2011 Sponsors

2010-12-14T16:09:00.002-06:00

Go to the 2011 Sponsor Form page** See who has already signed up to be a 2011 Sponsor!Does your business sell to poultry raisers? Are chicken people your target audience? We have a deal for you! The third annual Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour is in the planning stages, and we are looking for sponsors. In exchange for donating products or money, you can reach people interested in gardening,

2011 Coop Tour Sponsor Form

2010-12-05T21:01:00.019-06:00

Becoming a a sponsor for the Third Annual Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour is as easy as 1-2-3.Review the benefits and determine your level of sponsorship.Fill out the sponsorship form. You canPrint out, fill in, and email a Word or PDF form.Send in your donation. You canUse a fully secure online payment.Mail a check with the sponsorship form. Contact us about in-kind contributions.** See who is

Congratulations to our Coop Winner!

2010-04-09T23:46:00.001-05:00

A big CONGRATULATIONS goes out to James Dawson of Austin. James is new to chickens, so he has a perfect start to raising a new flock. We wish him all the best! Thanks again to Mobile Chicken Coops for their sponsorship!

2010 Tour Buzz

2010-04-04T16:08:00.026-05:00

Thanks to everyone for making the 2nd Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour a HUGE success! The numbers are still coming in, but we know at least one coop had over 1250 visitors. We love our chickens, and apparently so do a lot of other people!Here are some news highlights from the 2010 Tour. If you know of others, please post them in our Comments section below, and we can get them added.After the Tour

What did you think?

2010-04-03T14:52:00.000-05:00

Thank you SO MUCH to all of you for coming out today and making the tour a success. We hope you enjoyed your time doing the Funky Chicken - Coop Tour :)We'd love to hear your feedback.What did you like?What would you like to see in the future?Any other comments?Please leave them in the "Comments" section under this post.If you have any photos you would like to share, feel free to email them to

Coop Tour on TV!

2010-03-31T18:49:00.008-05:00

One of our 2010 coop stops will be featured LIVE on Fox 7 News on 4/1 morning news (between about 7 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.). No foolin'! Don't miss a chance to win a FREE coop from Mobile Chicken Coops on Tour day! Register to win at the Tour Information Center at Buck Moore Feed and Supply.The Coop Tour will also be featured on KXAN's morning news at around 7:15 - 7:30 a.m. on 4/3. Get a sneak peek

Funky Chicken Coop Tour Features Coop Giveaway!

2010-03-30T01:00:00.000-05:00

Mobile Chicken Coops are great in any Texas weather!Saturday• April 3, 2010 • 10 am - 4pmThis year's Funky Chicken Coop Tour is LUCKY to have Josh Hudgins of Mobile Chicken Coops as a sponsor....and some LUCKY winner will win a Mobile Chicken Coop donated just for this year's Tour! This year we're adding a Visitor's Information Center where you can sign up to win a Mobile Chicken Coop. See our

Coop Tour T-Shirts are Here!

2010-03-29T20:55:00.001-05:00

Funky Chicken Coop Tour t-shirts are now available at Buck Moore Feed and Supply, 5237 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas. They're $10.00 and look great!Wear your shirt into Buck Moore during the month of April 2010 and get 10% off your poultry products!

Coop Tour Featured in Edible Austin

2010-03-03T22:20:00.005-06:00

Thanks to Edible Austin for focusing on all things Chicken, including the Funky Chicken Coop Tour and its Coop Raffle, in its 2010 Spring Edition. Pick up a copy of the magazine for free at fine locations around Austin.

What's New

2010-01-21T20:51:00.003-06:00

** Central Texas Gardener covers the Funky Chicken Coop Tour. Very cool. Watch the episode online!

About Us

2009-11-01T23:00:00.029-06:00

The Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour is a nonprofit organization, staffed entirely by volunteers, that organizes a self-guided chicken coop tour every Spring in the city of Austin, Texas. The purpose of this tour is to encourage city residents to raise chickens at home by demonstrating the many ways that chicken (and other poultry) housing can be incorporated into a city residence without violating

Frequently Asked Questions

2009-11-01T16:51:00.050-06:00

For community fellowship, promote sustainability, and sharing/gathering coop design ideas for those interested in backyard chickens. A coop tour? Can I have chickens in Austin? Yes, City of Austin's Ordinances allow chickens in the city. Currently this includes hens and roosters. We have the summarized key information here. The full regulations are listed under Animal Regulations in Title 3 of

Map

2009-11-01T16:51:00.039-06:00

Make sure to print out a FREE map before you go on the tour! Maps will not be available at the tour coop sites. We have also included a guide for Getting Started Raising Chicks below.Go to/Download the 2010 Funky Chicken Coop Tour MapGo to/Download the Getting Started with Chicks brochureNEW for 2010 is the Information Center at Buck Moore Feed & Supply, 5237 N. Lamar. Register to win a FREE

Press Release

2009-11-01T16:50:00.006-06:00

Chickens in the City: Austin's 3rd Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour Austin, TX October 1, 2010 - On Saturday, April 23, 2011, Austin-area poultry keepers will open their backyards to the public for the third year in a row, to show off their chickens and their urban coops. After such a huge turnout for the 2010 tour, with at least 1500 visitors, we knew we'd be having a

Keep it Green

2009-11-01T16:48:00.000-06:00

Consider walking, cycling, riding the bus, carpooling or other ways to keep this event more environmentally friendly.If you have green events set up for the Funky Chicken Coop Tour, please let us know so we can spread the word!

Resources

2009-11-01T01:27:00.097-05:00

Central Texas is great place to keep chickens. We have poultry-friendly city ordinances, feed stores that sell organic or conventional feed, coop builders, communities of chicken-keepers, and a favorable climate. Here’s a sampling of the resources you’ll find in and around Austin.GETTING STARTEDTo get started with chickens, a little research is needed. It’s a good idea to check your local laws to

Coop Design

2009-10-27T15:01:00.000-05:00

Friday, November 7, 2008COOP DESIGNS & CONSIDERATIONSGarden Girl TV How to Build a Chicken Tractor...Part OnePart TwoPart ThreePart FourPart FivePart Sixhttp://www.sailzora.com/Coops.htm#Guidelineshttp://raisingchickens.wetpaint.com/page/Coop+Basics?t=anonhttp://www.articleclick.com/Article/Tips-And-Tricks-On-How-To-Build-A-Chicken-Coop/1029014http://www.tartergate.com/downloads/chicken.phphttp:/

Austin Animal Ordinance from Title 3

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Enclosure:An enclosure used to keep two or more fowl must be located at least 50 feet from a residence or business, excluding the residence or business of the fowl’s owner or handler.Noisy Animals:An owner or handler may not keep an animal that makes frequent or long, continued noise that is disturbing to a person of normal sensibilities.CITY OF AUSTIN ORIDNANCES, CHAPTER 3From http://

Frequently Asked Chicken Questions

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Monday, April 27, 2009FREQUENTLY ASKED CHICKEN QUESTIONSFrom Backyard Chickens...Will racoons hurt my chickens?Yes. Racoons are one of the most common predators of chickens. They will attack mainly at night, and can tear a bird apart very quickly. They frequently will kill more than one. Good secure coops will help to protect your flock from racoons.Should I buy pullets or straight run chicks?

Contact Us

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Volunteers

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The 4th annual Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour will be held on April 7th, 2012 2012 COOP TOUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES All volunteers should be: * Responsible * Dependable * Able to meet deadlines Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Information Center – help out on tour day · Answer questions about the tour· Answer general chicken questions· Direct visitors to parking areas·

Visitor Info

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*Restrooms will not be available for use at coop locations.* Do not bring any dogs or pets on the tour. * Do not chase, taunt, feed or handle any birds or other pets on the coop owner's property. * Be considerate of our neighbors. Park all vehicles on the street or in designated areas without blocking driveways. * Stay in designated areas around the homes and coops. * Supervise your children

Chicken Coop Tours in the USA

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Your travel plans could include a tour of chicken coops in another city. Here is a list of all the Coop Tours that we are aware of at this time. If you know of any other tours, we would appreciate you sharing! Are you interested in starting your own coop tour? Follow our 12-step tour tips or learn How to Expand a Coop Tour. 2012 Upcoming Tours April 7th Funky Chicken Coop Tour - Austin, TX