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Central Texas Gardener : Chickens In Austin

Ron Nelson — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:38:08 +0000

Learn more about raising chickens in an urban environment like Austin. Our coop Beta Tester, Judith, is interviewed on Central Texas Gardener (show date: January 23, 2010).

Here is the link to the show: Central Texas Gardener : Raising Chickens : 01/23/2010

Our Brentwood coop can be seen around the 14:22 mark, during the discussion of different [...]

Talking Chickens : Urban Chickens : 1

Ron Nelson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:41:41 +0000

Here more about raising chickens in an urban environment.

These chickens are raised in a backyard in central Austin, Texas.

Crestview Chicken Coop : Beta Tester Experience

Ron Nelson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:25:30 +0000

Hear first hand what our urban chicken expert has to say about our Crestview Chicken Coop and Chicken Runs.

Austin Funky Chicken Tour 2010

Ron Nelson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:57:54 +0000

Get ready for the second annual Austin Funky Chicken Tour, coming up in April 2010.

Pictured in the video, our Crestview coop along with the Single Run and the 90 Degree Adapter.

Chefs Raise Own Chickens

Ron Nelson — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:05:02 +0000

It started with herb gardens, then a backyard vegtable patch. Now more and more chefs are discovering the freshness that only comes from chickens raised in their own backyard.

Click on the image to enlarge — it’s very big, so you’ll probably have to scroll though it. Scroll to the lower right to find the “close” [...]

They Are Raising Chickens Everywhere

Ron Nelson — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:00:25 +0000

Raising chickens in an urban environment is not just an Austin thing. It is becoming more common in many major cities. Here is an example from Chicago.

Click on the image to enlarge — it’s very big, so you’ll probably have to scroll though it. Scroll to the lower right to find the “close” link.

Chickens [...]