We had considered raising chickens for a while, but it became reality when my son's first grade class hatched chicks this Spring. At the end of the year they needed a home, and we brought 3 to live with us. My kids love having them. My dog is pretty interested in them - maybe too interested. They hatched in April 2010. They are Araucana mixed with something poofy on top.
Terrific, Richard and Twister
I built the coop in 2 weekends. It was a fun project.
The coop
The BackYardChickens Forum has been a great resource. Thanks everyone.
Terrific, Richard and Twister
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![58674_twister.jpg](https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/58674_twister.jpg)
I built the coop in 2 weekends. It was a fun project.
The coop
![](https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/58674_coop.jpg)
The BackYardChickens Forum has been a great resource. Thanks everyone.