Home to Roost will be teaching a chicken-keeping class at the Chicago Botanic Garden this spring and was mentioned in Chicago Life magazine as part of a more utilitarian trend in use of backyard space.
Posts Tagged ‘chickens’
19 Feb
Home to Roost in the Chicago Tribune!
On Tues., Feb. 14, I had a scheduled visit with Oak Parker Paul Wicklow. A Chicago Tribune reporter and cameraman followed me on the visit, and this story ran in the Feb. 19 Sunday paper. Check out the online coverage and video!
27 Jan
Backyard Poultry Magazine on Legalizing Chickens
Many of you have been asking about how to legalize chickens in your community. Backyard Poultry magazine has a great article with tips and pointers on making hens legal in your area of residence! Read more about this here!
26 Jan
Toronto Eyes Backyard Hens, Eh?
In Toronto, laws currently ban backyard hens; however, according to a Canadian Press report dated Jan. 5, 2012, the city’s licensing and standards committee is voting on whether or not to consider a step toward lifting the ban. Continue reading more.
12 Jan
4 Feb., 2012: Mid-Atlantic Small Flock Poulty Expo
For my non-Chicago readers:
The University of Maryland Extension will host the Mid-Atlantic Small Flock Poultry Expo on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the University of Maryland Extension-Carroll County Office & Carroll County Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Drive, Westminster, Maryland, 21157.
For more information, click here.
7 Dec
Give the gift of …. chickens!
With the holidays approaching, I’m sure you chicken fanciers are perplexed about how to spread the chicken love with those who just don’t get your fowl proclivities.
Might I suggest spreading holiday cheer by giving… chickens!!
Heifer International, a 501(c)(3) charity, takes donations and uses the money to purchase farm animals for poor families in two-thirds world countries.
“Heifer’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.
By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, we empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope.
With gifts of livestock and training, we help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. We refer to the animals as “living loans” because in exchange for their livestock and training, families agree to give one of its animal’s offspring to another family in need. It’s called Passing on the Gift – a cornerstone of our mission that creates an ever-expanding network of hope and peace.”
You can present a loved one with a certificate for a flock of chicks that was given to a needy family in Peru for as little as $20! Other options include ducks, rabbits, sheep, cows, and water buffalo.
Consider alternative giving for the holidays and share your love of chickens!
You can find more information about giving chicks through Heifer International on this page from the Heifer site.
11 Oct
Brookfield Gives the Thumbs-Up to Chickens
Last night the Brookfield village board approved the long-sought hen-keeping ordinance! Congrats to the Brookfield chicken group! Read more here on this link!
6 Oct
Brookfield, IL, Chicken Hearing on Monday, 10 Oct.
This coming Monday (10/10) is the day the Village of Brookfield will be voting on the backyard hen ordinance. Please come out! Let’s make one big, last push toward this positive change.
http://brookfieldchickens.blogspot.com/2011/10/monday-1010-is-voting-day.html
23 Sep
Free Coffee Chaff Available
Metropolis Coffee Company has FREE coffee chaff available for bedding.
Coffee chaff is a by-product of the roasting process. Metropolis packages the chaff in 55-gallon trash bags. It is light enough to be easily carried. If anyone is interested in picking some up, please send an email or call.
Metropolis Coffee Co.
5545 N. Clark St.
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60640
Hours of Operation: 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
773-338-4904
shana@metropoliscoffee.com
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