Archive for September 3rd, 2020

Windy City Coop Tour is Sept. 19 and 20!


The Windy City Coop Tour is back for its 10th year, showcasing backyard poultry, eco-yards and urban livestock across Chicagoland! This year the tour will happen on Saturday, Sept. 19 & Sunday, Sept. 20. More information is located here.

I will be stationed at one of the tour stops on Sunday, showing participants the chicken coop (and 18 chickens!) at 3717 N. Kenneth, Chicago, IL 60641. I hope to see you there!

The event is hosted by Chicagoland Chicken Enthusiasts, Advocates for Urban Agriculture, and Home to Roost LLC.

Chicken Coop Basics Rescheduled for Sept. 9, 2020


We are rescheduling this online class one more time… thanks for your patience!  The online Coop class covers everything you need to know about chicken coops. Learn the essential components of a coop, what construction materials to use, and examples of different coop styles. Learn how to design and build your own Hen Hilton! Co-hosted by Home to Roost and the Rebuilding Exchange.  

Register Here for this online class, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7:00 – 9:00pm.