I live pretty close to you! Great coop, I would love to have one like that. If you ever feel the need to build something, you are more than woelcome to come to my house!
Oh, you're right -- chickens are a lousy return for the money and the time -- and soooooo worth the investment. The entertainment value alone is priceless. I knew there was a story -- I hope you and your daughter enjoy them.
Although store-bought eggs might be selling for .99c a doz., farm fresh eggs can sells for as much as $3.50 (I've heard of farm eggs selling as high as $5.00 but not here and not often. I'd say an unscientific poll on here would be egg prices in the neighborhood of $2.50.)