6 May
Need some ideas for your coop? Whether you’re planning to raise chickens at home in Asheville, NC, Eugene, OR, or Burlington, VT, check out this Redfin article featuring Home to Roost and other chicken experts: 5 Chicken Coop Ideas for a Thriving Flock.
8 Nov
CONTACT KELLY CALABRESE by Facebook Messenger or by email: kelly.calabrese@gmail.com
Kelly from Rogers Park is rehoming a coop. She says “The coop was in my backyard from a previous owner so I’m not sure how old it is. There were some abandoned eggs that I had to clear out so I think it was in use relatively recently. It is a little rough around the edges, especially the flower box in the back, but overall is quite adorable and I think it has some life left. It’s free if you can take it. The sooner the better but there’s no real deadline if there’s genuine interest and a plan.”
CONTACT KELLY CALABRESE by Facebook Messenger or by email: kelly.calabrese@gmail.com
29 Apr
The next class in our Zoom series, Chicken Coop Basics, is coming right up! We need at least 5 participants for this class to run, so tell your friends!! Registration info is below.
May 4, 2022, 7 pm (2 hrs) $23
Discover the essential components of a coop, important construction tips and materials, and see different coop styles.
To register, email hometoroostllc@gmail.com.
Each class needs at least 5 participants to run (tell your friends!). We will email you a PayPal invoice. After you’ve paid through the link on the invoice, we’ll send you the link to the class. Only registered participants can use the link.
We need a minimum number of participants to run our classes. If you pay and decide not to attend your class, we will be unable to issue a refund. Thank you for your understanding. If we do not have enough participants to run the class, we’ll notify you 24 hours before the class starts and refund your money via PayPal.
To get a certificate of participation for your village board, just notify us when you register. We will need your full name and street address. You must attend the class in person and have your camera on to receive the certificate. We’ll email you a PDF certificate when the class is over.
1 Apr
Home to Roost will be teaching the following Zoom classes, based on responses to our survey. We hope you’ll join us.
April 20, 2022, 7 pm (2 hrs) $23
Learn the basics of raising healthy, happy chickens in your backyard, including the care and feeding of chicks and adult birds.
April 27, 2022, 6 pm (2.5–3 hrs) $28
Learn about the common health issues of chickens and how to keep your flock healthy. Topics include basic chicken anatomy/physiology, disease prevention and transmission, and first aid.
May 4, 2022, 7 pm (2 hrs) $23
Discover the essential components of a coop, important construction tips and materials, and see different coop styles.
To register, email hometoroostllc@gmail.com.
Each class needs at least 5 participants to run (tell your friends!). We will email you a PayPal invoice. After you’ve paid through the link on the invoice, we’ll send you the link to the class. Only registered participants can use the link.
To get a certificate of participation for your village board, just notify us when you register. We will need your full name and street address. You must attend the class in person and have your camera on to receive the certificate. We’ll email you a PDF certificate when the class is over.
We need a minimum number of participants to run our classes. If you pay and decide not to attend your class, we will be unable to issue a refund. Thank you for your understanding.
If we do not have enough participants to run the class, we’ll notify you 24 hours before the class starts and refund your money via PayPal.
Classes are not recorded.
More classes will be added in the near future! Stay tuned!
5 Feb
I will present Chicken Coop Basics, the next class in my series for Villa Park Public Library, on February 16, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. I hope you can join me for this free online class!
Register now at this link: Chicken Coop Basics – Online
This class addresses what you need to know about building a safe and comfortable home for your hens. You’ll learn the basic housing needs of backyard birds. Find out the essential components of a coop, construction materials to choose and avoid, important construction tips, and see different coop styles.
5 Jul
Whether you are buying a commercial chicken coop or building your own, it is important to choose a coop design with the right dimensions, features, and materials. You can get all this information in one place on the Chicken Coop Spec Sheet, Home to Roost’s complete list of recommendations for coop building. You can now purchase this spec sheet on PayPal using the button below!
***NOTE: I will e-mail you the spec sheet after I receive your payment. Your e-mail address will automatically be included in the payment notification I receive from PayPal.
The Chicken Coop Spec Sheet contains recommendations for building safe and functional coops, rather than specific plans or blueprints. These recommendations are the result of more than 10 years of experience helping people raise and house backyard chickens!
Ready for more information on coop building? I will discuss the essential components of a chicken coop, important construction tips, and different coop styles. Do you have your own creative ideas for a coop? This class will teach you the basic elements that all coops need to have. Bring your coop-related questions to this online class, which is free and open to the public, regardless of where in the U.S. you live.
Register at the link below:
Chicken Coop Basics, Online — Fremont Public Library, July 7, 6:30 – 8:30pm
18 Jun
We have culled the Web to find the most creative chicken coops made from repurposed objects. Beat the high price of lumber and materials by re-using some of these common items to make a home for your hens! We especially love the idea of repurposing old wardrobes, cabinets, and other large pieces of furniture to make chicken coops. If you don’t own any of these items, they can readily be found at thrift stores or resale shops for a low price.
To make a functional coop from recycled materials, it is important to know the essential components that all chicken coops should have. I am teaching an online class called Chicken Coop Basics on July 7, 6:30-8:30pm, that will help you give your chicken coop design a firm foundation. This class addresses minimal requirements for building a safe and comfortable home for your hens. You’ll learn the basic housing needs of backyard birds, construction materials to choose and avoid, important construction tips, and see different coop styles. More information about this online class is available at the link below.
Chicken Coop Basics, July 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Tip: A great place to find used building materials is at your local re-building warehouse. These are popping up all over the country to salvage unused building materials from construction projects, home remodeling, etc. and make them available to the consumer. Here are links to a few in the Chicago area:
Habitat ReStore – many Chicago-area locations
10 Jun
I will be teaching Basic Chicken Keeping and Chicken Coop Basics for the Fremont Public Library (located in Mundelein, IL) in June and July. These online classes are open to all, regardless of where in the U.S. you live. Please note that all class information on predators and climate will be geared to the Chicago area. Register now at the links below!
Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping, Online — Fremont Public Library, June 23, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Learn the basics of raising backyard chickens, from chick to adult.
Chicken Coop Basics, Online — Fremont Public Library, July 7, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Learn the essential components of a chicken coop, important construction tips, and different coop styles. Do you have your own creative ideas for a coop? This class will teach you the basic elements that all coops need to have.
3 Jun
We love how some chicken keepers express their quirky personalities in the coops they build (and, incidentally, their science fiction/fantasy fandom). These coops may push the boundaries of practicality, but we admire the creative vision expressed in these designs!
Do you have some ideas for a fantastic chicken coop design? Once you have built your chicken castles in the air, give them a firm foundation by signing up for my online class, “Chicken Coop Basics” on July 7, 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the essential components of a chicken coop, important construction tips, and different coop styles. More information is available Here!
19 Apr
UPDATE 4/22/21: Unfortunately, this class has been cancelled. Please see the Classes & Events page for future classes with Home to Roost!
For those of you who have questions about chicken coop design or construction, I am teaching an online class, Chicken Coop Basics, for the Chicago Botanic Garden on April 27! Bring your questions and learn the essential components of a coop, important construction tips, and different coop styles. Use what you learn to construct your own coop or evaluate an existing design. Register now for this class at the link below.
Chicken Coop Basics: Online — April 27, 6-8 pm
Please note that all registrations must be submitted online 2 days before your class starts.
When building a coop for your hens, it is important to choose a design with the right dimensions, features, and materials. Get all this information on the Chicken Coop Spec Sheet, now available from Home to Roost! Purchase on PayPal using the button below.
NOTE: I will e-mail you the spec sheet after I receive your payment. Your e-mail address will automatically be included in the notification I receive from PayPal.
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