Our cousin Janice now has two chicken houses at the farm. One is the old playhouse and the other Sean salvaged from the property that Jonathan and I are renovating. The set up is a little wonky and challenges the visual sensibility of our Director of Aesthetics (yep, you guessed it: Molly). So, on her hunt for examples of possible design upgrades, she showed me a surprisingly clever contraption that got us clucking. Omlet’s Eglu Cube Chicken House is made in the UK and incorporates “revolutionary technology that leaves you with more time to enjoy the pleasures of owning chickens.” Brill!, as the Brits would say.
With the lack of great chicken house designs online, the Eglu was a fun discovery, however, it doesn’t quite align with our priorities of conservation, organic and being innovative with the resources on hand. Hence, the search continues. If you’ve come across an inspiring coop, let us know!
I just checked, and Boston prohibits chickens. Stupid Boston.
Someday, the Eglu will be mine! Or something vaguely like it!
Porch farmer Kate
Hi, all,
The latest issue of the New Yorker arrived in my mailbox today, and features an article by Susan Orlean, author of the Orchid Thief. Her current piece details her growing and abiding interest in chicken-raising; she also writes in passing of the Eglu. On a related topic, Durango, Colorado’s, city council postponed hearings on a change of ordinance that would permit chickens within city limits. Keep ya posted.
Smiles,
C.