Welcome Rainman!
I live in Tacoma & commute by bus to Seattle. I just got chickens in May and love the little goobers. No eggs yet, but lots of laughs and companionship so far.
Be sure to check out the "Washingtonians" thread under "Where am I? Where are you? heading. With such a mixed bag or rural to urban areas in WA, there are a lot of us in your area.