Chickens

Chicken Coops and Urban Farms

Have you been toying with the idea of building a backyard chicken coop or starting your own little farm? If you want some creative inspiration, then you'll definitely want to check out Seattle Tilth's Chicken Coop & Urban Farm Tour on Saturday, July 13, from 10:00am to 4:00pm: In this self-guided tour, you will see simple chicken coops built in an afternoon and elaborate finely-crafted coops that took weeks of planning and building. See what accommodations are needed for keeping miniature…

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Cooped Up In Seattle: 4H Poultry Show

Ju writes: I wanted to let you know that our local 4-H Club, Cooped Up in Seattle, is hosting our third annual club Poultry Show on Saturday, June 1, from 10 AM-noon. It's co-sponsored by Seattle Tilth, and will be held in the Tilth Children's Garden at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue N). 4-H'ers from our club and other clubs in King County will enter in three contests: Fit and Show: Kids compete in their knowledge, handling, and preparation…

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City Chickens: The Integrated Flock

Are you interested in raising chickens but not sure how to get started? Well, you're in luck because Seattle Tilth is holding a special class this Saturday (June 2, from 2:00PM - 4:00PM) for folks who want to join the ranks of neighborhood chicken owners. The class will take place at a private residence in north Seattle, and after you register, the address will be emailed to you. Here's the scoop about starting a coop: Have you been tinkering with the idea…

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Calling Homesteaders and Wannabes

Seattle Tilth’s Chicken Coop and Urban Farm Tour is in the final stages of planning and is looking for a few more participants. I've gone on the tour a couple times and been on the tour a couple times. It's a lot of fun to do with kids and doesn't conflict with the Kiddie Parade this year. Also, most of the setups you see are done by the owners that show you around. It's a great opportunity for a personal connection with…

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Cats and chickens out and about

A reader posted in the Forums on Friday about a cat, but also asked us to post photos, in case someone recognizes him: I'm posting this for my neighbor, Mila. Her cat brought home a playmate, and she/he's pretty much moved in. It's a big kitty, maybe 16 pounds (?) shy but friendly. Mila's taking very good care of her/him, and has named it Destiny. Has dark tabby like markings. If this is your cat please call Mila at 206-525-3716.   Meanwhile,…

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Rogue Chickens

Reader, Wallingford romance writer and CoolMom Kimberly Christensen has a neighborly request to the owners of some wayward poultry: Attention chicken owners in lower Wallingford (near Irwin’s): Twice within the last week a trio of hens has made themselves at home in my front yard, scratching and pecking for worms amongst my lovely (and now somewhat trampled) tulips and daffodils. I would love for these chickens to stay in their own yard. While I admire people who keep chickens, I am not…

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Chicken Coop and Urban Farm Tour July 9

In May, Wallyhood told you that Seattle Tilth was seeking additional gardens and chicken coops to feature in their July 9th Chicken Coop and Urban Farm Tour.  Now, they've got all the locations ironed out & it's time to enjoy.  On July 9, you can take a look at how people are incorporating animals and food production into their home landscape. The self-guided tour includes many neighborhoods from Edmonds to Skyway, not just Wallingford. On the tour, you will see chicken coops…

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